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Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School

2100 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, DE, 19806

About Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School

Johnson (Joseph E. Jr.) Elementary School is a public school in Wilmington, Delaware, which is a small city. There are 303 students at the school, which serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5. With 22 full-time teachers and one full-time school counselor, the student-teacher ratio is 14:1, which is the same as the district average. About 51% of the students are female and 49% are male. Johnson Elementary says that 12% of its students did well enough in math to be considered proficient, and 17% did well enough in reading (ELA) to be considered proficient. The school has a standard elementary curriculum, but it also has programs like "Unified Arts" to give students more than just core academics. There is a moderate amount of diversity among the students, and most of them come from communities that have not been served well in the past. Funding per student is in line with what the district gets, which helps with classroom instruction and services for students. Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School is doing a good job of keeping class sizes small and offering counseling and enrichment programs. They are also working to help students do better in math and reading.

Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School Contact Information

Address

2100 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, DE, 19806

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Phone

(302) 651-2715

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 12%
Reading 17%
State average proficiency is 12% in Math and 17% in Reading.
21
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
9
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
303
Total Students
$67814
Avg. Teacher Salary
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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: 9:05 AM to 3:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:50 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 8.25%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 16.5%
Black 70.63%
Two+ Races 3.3%
Native Am. 1.32%
White
8.25%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
16.5%
Black
70.63%
Two+ Races
3.3%
Native Am.
1.32%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 303
51.49%
156 Female
48.51%
147 Male

Student Population

303 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

303 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The community spirit and creativity at Johnson Elementary are stronger than ever this year. Families, students, and staff all got together for a fun pep rally to start the school year. The new principal has also changed the school's uniform policy. Families are getting help to make sure that every child is ready to learn and proud of themselves.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of teaching does the school do?

Ans. It puts a lot of stress on strong basics and active participation.

Q2. Do parents want to talk to teachers?

Ans. Yes, through meetings, events, and ways to talk to each other.

Q3. Do you offer help to students?

Ans. The school provides counseling and academic assistance as needed.

Q4. Does it host events for the community?

Ans. Yes, events make the links between families and schools stronger.

Q5. Does the school offer transportation?

Ans. There is bus service for areas that meet the requirements.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

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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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