Katherine Johnson Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newport News, Virginia 23603 · Newport News City Public Schools
#1058 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#24817 of 50,301 nationally
About Katherine Johnson Elementary
Katherine Johnson Elementary is a public elementary located in Newport News, in the Newport News City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 553 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1058th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (87th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 553.
There are 39 schools in Newport News; Katherine Johnson Elementary ranks 27th of 37 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)73%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.4
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 Katherine Johnson Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 553
- 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
- 18.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Katherine Johnson Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Denbigh Early Childhood Center
Newport News · Public other · Grades PK–PK
397 students · 3.1 km away
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle
Newport News · Public middle · Grades 6–8
988 students · 3.2 km away
General Stanford Elementary
Ft. Eustis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students · 3.5 km away
Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students · 4.1 km away
Woodside High
Newport News · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,723 students · 4.5 km away
James River Elementary
Williamsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
449 students · 4.7 km away
Mary Passage Middle
Newport News · Public middle · Grades 6–8
931 students · 4.9 km away
David A. Dutrow Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
341 students · 5.3 km away
Richneck Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students · 5.4 km away
George J. McIntosh Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students · 5.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
Ashlawn Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students
Kiln Creek Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students
Stone Spring Elementary
Harrisonburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
554 students
Glenkirk Elementary
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
554 students
Hermitage Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
552 students
Seaford Elementary
Seaford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
552 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Katherine Johnson Elementary a good school?
Katherine Johnson Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 50.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1058 of 1,142 in Virginia. 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 Katherine Johnson Elementary rank in Virginia?
Katherine Johnson Elementary ranks #1058 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #24817 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Katherine Johnson Elementary?
Katherine Johnson Elementary had 553 students in 2025.
Is Katherine Johnson Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Katherine Johnson Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Katherine Johnson Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Katherine Johnson Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.