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D. D. Johnston Elementary

13421 South Fairford Ave., Norwalk, CA, 90650

About D. D. Johnston Elementary

D. D. Johnston Elementary School is a public school in Norwalk, California, that serves students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. It is part of the Norwalk–La Mirada Unified School District. The school has about 450–500 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 22:1. Many families looking for the best elementary school in California often consider schools like D.D Johnston Elementary because of its strong academic performance and supportive environment. The curriculum at D. D. Johnston Elementary School is based on standards set by the state of California. It includes lessons in English Language Arts, math, science, and social studies. About 42% of students are good at math and 47% are good at reading. There isn't a lot of public information about how much money each school spends, but schools in the Norwalk area often get extra money from the state and federal governments to help pay for student services. Overall, D. D. Johnston Elementary School does well in school and has the potential to do even better with targeted help from teachers and community involvement.

D. D. Johnston Elementary Contact Information

Address

13421 South Fairford Ave., Norwalk, CA, 90650

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Phone

(562) 210-3120

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 47% in Reading.
16
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
361
Total Students
$133087
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2059 IN STEM IN STATE

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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More likely to persue STEM Careers
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 1:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.11%
Asian 3.05%
Hispanic 88.37%
Black 3.32%
Two+ Races 3.32%
Native Am. 0.28%
White
1.11%
Asian
3.05%
Hispanic
88.37%
Black
3.32%
Two+ Races
3.32%
Native Am.
0.28%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 361
47.37%
171 Female
52.63%
190 Male

Student Population

361 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

D. D. Johnston Elementary cares about the health and academic success of its students. This is because of recent activities in the classroom that have been centered on reading, writing, and working together. Students are becoming more involved and making steady progress.

FAQ

Q1. Which school district is in charge of D. D. Johnston Elementary School?

Ans. D. D. Johnston Elementary School is in the Norwalk–La Mirada Unified School District.

Q2. Are there programs at the school that help students with their schoolwork?

Ans. Yes, the school provides academic help and support for students who need it.

Q3. Are there services to help English learners?

Ans. Yes, the district and state have rules about how to offer English learner programs.

Q4. Does the school want parents to be involved?

Ans. Parents are encouraged to get involved by volunteering, attending meetings, and taking part in school events.

Q5. What kind of people does the school help?

Ans. The school is in Norwalk and serves a residential community with a strong focus on helping students.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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