Johnson Elem School

About Johnson Elem School

Johnson Elem School is located at 1420 South Albany Avenue in Chicago, teaching 211 students in grades PK–8 with a fantastic 10:1 student-teacher ratio. Their are 53% male and 47% female, with 3% math and 8% reading proficiency. The teachers use a dynamic STEAM-focused curriculum and multi-sensory programs to help kids build incredibly strong reading and writing skills. The building features a nice, spacious gymnasium and really acts as a central neighborhood hub in North Lawndale. The staff is deeply committed to making sure every child receives the individualized support they need to thrive academically. In a community where homes usually run from $280,000 to $420,000, the school is highly valued and respected. Parents deeply appreciate the high-quality teaching and all the different, engaging extracurriculars available to the students. Families always mention how safe, structured, and engaging the classrooms feel on a daily basis. It is just a really supportive, nurturing place that gives kids plenty of room to grow, learn, and discover their unique talents in a positive environment. This school is working to be one of the best elementary schools in Illinois.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 3%

Reading 8%

State average proficiency is 3% in Math and 8% in Reading.

21

Full-time Teachers

10 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

2

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

212

Total Students

$66456

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.94%

Asian 0%

Hispanic 4.25%

Black 93.4%

Two+ Races 0.47%

Native Am. 0.94%

White

0.94%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

4.25%

Black

93.4%

Two+ Races

0.47%

Native Am.

0.94%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 212

47.17%

100 Female

52.83%

112 Male

Student Population

212 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

212 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Johnson Elem School Contact Information

Address

1420 S Albany Ave, Chicago, IL 60623

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Phone

(773) 534-1829

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Website

http://www.cps.edu

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 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.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Johnson Elementary School recently grew its STEAM programs with a student-led urban gardening project to reinforce basic math and science concepts. The campus also had a successful spring literacy night where families participated in multi-sensory reading workshops to support early childhood fluency. Faculty have recently been commended for their dedication to establishing a safe and high-quality learning environment for all scholars.

FAQ

Q1. Do they sell healthy fruit cups in the cafeteria at Johnson Elem School?

Ans. Yeah, they honestly always have fresh fruit cups available for Their during the main lunch periods.

Q2. Can I drop off a forgotten lunchbox at the front desk for Johnson Elem School?

Ans. For sure, just leave the lunch with the secretary and she will run it down to the cafeteria.

Q3. Are there any special clubs for kids who love drawing at Johnson Elem School?

Ans. Yeah, the art teacher totally runs an awesome sketch club that meets every single Tuesday afternoon here.

Q4. Do they allow kids to wear smartwatches to class at Johnson Elem School?

Ans. Nope, honestly any wearable tech is completely banned from all the classrooms because it is super distracting.

Q5. How do we find out the theme for the winter dance at Johnson Elem School?

Ans. Honestly, the student council totally announces the new theme during the morning announcements right around early December.

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

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

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

F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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Johnson Elem School

1420 S Albany Ave, Chicago, IL 60623

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Johnson Elem School

1420 S Albany Ave, Chicago, IL 60623

About Johnson Elem School

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Student Population

Minority Enrollment

Students per Counselor

Johnson Elem School Contact Information

Address

Phone

Website

Robotics & STEMat Johnson Elem School

Recent News & Updates

School Timings

Regular School Hours

Early Dismissal Days

After School Activities

School Session Dates

Remarkable Alumni

Map

Latest News

FAQ

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Arts

Clubs

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Maggie Lou, Firefox

The Puppets of Spelhorst

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Frindle

The Wild Robot

James and the Giant Peach

Penguin Random House Features

The Secret Language of Birds

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

Free Robotics and Stem In-person Workshop in Your Neighbourhood for 7-14 Years Tech Enthusiasts.

Local kids are transforming ideas into real-world.

See the projects happening right in your neighborhood

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