Johnson Elementary School

1180 N FT THOMAS AVE FORT THOMAS KY 41075

Top 25% School in kentucky

Ranked 2 of 10 in kentucky

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About Johnson Elementary School

With a respectable overall score of 93.73/100, Johnson Elementary School/Fort Thomas Elementary School, situated at 1180 N Ft Thomas Ave in Fort Thomas, KY, is pleased to rank #43 out of 671 Kentucky elementary schools in 2025. This public school provides a solid academic foundation for 425 students in Pre-K through Fifth Grade. With 72% of students attaining proficiency in math and 76% in reading, it routinely outperforms the state averages, which are 35% and 42%, respectively. The school is able to maintain a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 thanks to the dedication of 26 highly qualified teachers and one full-time school counselor.With just 6% of students classified as economically disadvantaged and 8% representing minority backgrounds, the school fosters a warm and inclusive learning environment. Both Fort Thomas Elementary School and Johnson Elementary School routinely score highly on statewide assessments, earning recognition for their commitment to academic excellence and student accomplishment.

Contact Information

Address

1180 N FT THOMAS AVE FORT THOMAS KY 41075

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Phone

(859) 441-2444

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 54%
Reading 54%
State average proficiency is 54% in Math and 54% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
425
Total Students
$64906
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Johnson Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

2

of 10 in kentucky

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 - 3:00 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 92.5%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 2.4%
Black 1%
Two+ Races 3.5%
Native Am. 0%
White
92.5%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
2.4%
Black
1%
Two+ Races
3.5%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 425
53.6%
228 Female
46.4%
197 Male

Student Population

425 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

399 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

A new website was launched in 2025 to increase family-school engagement, and Robert D. Johnson Elementary, a renowned elementary school in Fort Thomas, received National Green Ribbon Recognition in 2024 for its sustainability initiatives

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

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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