Johnston Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Asheville, North Carolina 28806 · Buncombe County Schools
#1302 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#47536 of 50,301 nationally
About Johnston Elementary
Johnston Elementary is a public elementary located in Asheville, in the Buncombe County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 217 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 15.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1302nd of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (67th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 217.
There are 33 schools in Asheville; Johnston Elementary ranks 32nd of 32 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)17%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.8
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 Johnston Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Johnston Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lucy S. Herring Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
255 students · 2.0 km away
Francine Delany New School
Asheville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
193 students · 2.7 km away
Emma Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
277 students · 2.8 km away
Asheville PEAK Academy
Asheville · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
161 students · 3.0 km away
West Buncombe Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
580 students · 3.4 km away
Eblen Intermediate
Asheville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
566 students · 3.6 km away
Erwin Middle
Asheville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
545 students · 3.6 km away
Erwin High
Asheville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,013 students · 3.7 km away
Nesbitt Discovery Academy
Asheville · Public high · Grades 9–12
372 students · 4.0 km away
Sand Hill-Venable Elem
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
590 students · 4.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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217 students
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217 students
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217 students
Flat Rock Elementary
Mount Airy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students
Stokes
Stokes · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
218 students
Jarvisburg Elementary
Jarvisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
218 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Johnston Elementary a good school?
Johnston Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 15.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1302 of 1,457 in North Carolina. 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 Johnston Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Johnston Elementary ranks #1302 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #47536 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Johnston Elementary?
Johnston Elementary had 217 students in 2025.
Is Johnston Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Johnston Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Johnston Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Johnston Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.