Johnston Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Appleton, Wisconsin 54915 · Appleton Area School District
#874 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin
#35714 of 50,301 nationally
About Johnston Elementary
Johnston Elementary is a public elementary located in Appleton, in the Appleton Area School District school district of Wisconsin, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 286 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 34.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 874th of 1,069 ranked elementary schools in Wisconsin. Its strongest component is students per teacher (84th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 286.
There are 36 schools in Appleton; Johnston Elementary ranks 31st of 35 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)30%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)57.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.4
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 Johnston Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 30%
- 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).
Tesla Engineering Charter School
Appleton · Charter high · Grades 9–12
147 students · 1.0 km away
East High
Appleton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,238 students · 1.0 km away
Richmond Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
245 students · 1.3 km away
Horizons Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students · 2.0 km away
Westside Elementary
Kimberly · Public elementary · Grades K–4
408 students · 2.2 km away
Madison Middle
Appleton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
929 students · 2.4 km away
McKinley Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students · 2.5 km away
Edison Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students · 2.5 km away
Gerritts Middle
Kimberly · Public middle · Grades 7–8
802 students · 2.7 km away
Berry Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Wisconsin with a comparable Enrollment.
Southview Elementary
Chippewa Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
286 students
Engleburg Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students
Sheridan Elementary
Sheboygan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students
White Rock School
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
286 students
Abrams Elementary
Abrams · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students
Washburn Elementary
Washburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
285 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Johnston Elementary a good school?
Johnston Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 34.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #874 of 1,069 in Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin?
Johnston Elementary ranks #874 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin and #35714 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Johnston Elementary?
Johnston Elementary had 286 students in 2025.
Is Johnston Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Johnston Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. 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.