C I Johnson Elementary School

1934 LIBERTY ST AURORA IL 60502

About C I Johnson Elementary School

C.I. Johnson Elementary School in Aurora, Illinois, is commended for its high academic accountability and supportive atmosphere to learn. In 2024, C.I. Johnson was named an “Exemplary School” on the Illinois Report Card, indicating placement within the top 10% of performance in the state, with zero underachieving groups. Both reading and math assessments found students with an expected degree of success with regards to reading (significantly above) and state standard expectations for math (all proficient), indicating student learning is balanced academically.

?The school provides education for all 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students who attend. They are proud of the parent involvement, provide free meal programs, and strive to use technology as leverage in learning support. With this exemplary academic performance and student success model, C.I. Johnson Elementary School is among the best elementary schools in Aurora.

Contact Information

Address

1934 LIBERTY ST AURORA IL 60502

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Phone

(630) 299-5400

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 45%
Reading 45%
State average proficiency is 45% in Math and 45% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
18
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
378
Total Students
$55632
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 126 IN STEM IN STATE

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at C I Johnson Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
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  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

126

of 205 in Illinois

Recent News & Updates

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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: 8:35 AM - 3:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 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 5.6%
Asian 1.3%
Hispanic 84.7%
Black 6.9%
Two+ Races 1%
Native Am. 0%
White
5.6%
Asian
1.3%
Hispanic
84.7%
Black
6.9%
Two+ Races
1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 378
48.7%
184 Female
51.3%
194 Male

Student Population

378 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q: Is there a library at C.I. Johnson Elementary School?

A: Yes there is a library at C I Johnson Elementary that holds reading programs and book clubs for students.

Q: What arts programs are available at C.I. Johnson Elementary School?

A: The arts programs in the school include aspects of music, art, and performance that will allow creativity development for students.

Q: Are there any student leadership opportunities at C.I. Johnson Elementary School?

A: Yes, students can be a part of the student council, peer helpers, or lead within the classroom.

Q: How does C.I. Johnson Elementary School to share news with parents?

A: The teachers share school news along with family news through newsletters, apps, and parent portals.

Q: Does C.I. Johnson Elementary School provide students who require it with supports for bilingual learners?

A: English learning programs are provided to students requiring the supports to gain language.

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

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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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
SLB

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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