Johnson Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025El Cajon, California 92020 · Cajon Valley Union
#5523 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#49629 of 50,301 nationally
About Johnson Elementary
Johnson Elementary is a public elementary located in El Cajon, in the Cajon Valley Union school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 766 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 9.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 5523rd of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 766.
There are 36 schools in El Cajon; Johnson Elementary ranks 29th of 32 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)21%
- Reading proficiency (30%)24%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)95%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Johnson Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 24%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 21%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Johnson Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Altus Schools East County
El Cajon · Charter high · Grades 7–12
287 students · 842 m away
Cajon Valley Middle
El Cajon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
942 students · 1.2 km away
Flying Hills School of Arts
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–8
742 students · 1.7 km away
EJE Elementary Academy Charter
El Cajon · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
582 students · 1.8 km away
EJE Middle Academy
El Cajon · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
254 students · 1.8 km away
Magnolia Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
703 students · 2.0 km away
El Cajon Valley High
El Cajon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,701 students · 2.0 km away
Naranca Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–6
985 students · 2.0 km away
Literacy First Charter
El Cajon · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,160 students · 2.2 km away
Fletcher Hills Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
540 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
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767 students
Cesar Chavez Elementary
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765 students
Ramona
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767 students
Ladd Lane Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Johnson Elementary a good school?
Johnson Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 9.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #5523 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Johnson Elementary rank in California?
Johnson Elementary ranks #5523 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #49629 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Johnson Elementary?
Johnson Elementary had 766 students in 2025.
Is Johnson Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Johnson Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Johnson Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Johnson Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.