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Johnsonville Elementary

Summary:

Johnsonville Elementary is a public elementary school in Cameron, North Carolina, serving 475 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Harnett County Schools district, which is ranked 188 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Johnsonville Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 31.79% White, 28.63% African American, 28% Hispanic, and 10.74% two or more races. However, the school has struggled academically, with proficiency rates in mathematics and reading below the state and district averages across all grade levels. For example, in 3rd grade, Johnsonville Elementary's mathematics proficiency rate was 75.4%, compared to the state average of 62.7% and the district average of 54.1%. Interestingly, the school's African American and Hispanic students have performed better than the state averages for those subgroups, while the White students have struggled, ranking in the bottom quartile of North Carolina elementary schools.

Johnsonville Elementary's high rate of free and reduced lunch recipients, over 99%, indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. When compared to nearby schools, such as Boone Trail Elementary and Overhills Elementary, Johnsonville Elementary generally performs worse academically. However, the school's diverse student population and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students may contribute to these challenges, presenting opportunities for targeted interventions and strategies to improve overall student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 18495 NC HWY 27 West
       Cameron, NC  28326-9802

(919) 499-4912

District: Harnett County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
684th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,975 Help


Students who attend Johnsonville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Highland Middle
High:    Western Harnett High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  471

Racial breakdown:

White:
33.8%
Hispanic:
28.0%
African American:
26.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.2% Help


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Compare Details Johnsonville Elementary ranks better than 54.6% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Harnett County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Johnsonville Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (33.8%), Hispanic (28%), African American (26.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Johnsonville Elementary is 14.2. 11 elementary schools in the Harnett County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Johnsonville Elementary is $9,975, which is the 7th highest among 13 elementary schools in the Harnett County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Johnsonville Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnsonville Elementary 684th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Johnsonville Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Harnett County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Harnett County Schools 188th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Johnsonville Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Johnsonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 45.42 783rd 1276 38.6%
2007 46.30 804th 1293 37.8%
2008 27.61 1041st 1324 21.4%
2009 23.28 1118th 1354 17.4%
2010 18.22 1197th 1363 12.2%
2011 9.27 1318th 1381 4.6%
2012 7.55 1339th 1388 3.5%
2013 17.71 1226th 1403 12.6%
2014 13.19 1254th 1390 9.8%
2015 13.40 1295th 1440 10.1%
2016 16.59 1247th 1425 12.5%
2017 37.44 959th 1429 32.9%
2018 26.12 1137th 1434 20.7%
2019 37.13 984th 1473 33.2%
2021 27.12 1067th 1489 28.3%
2022 17.88 1319th 1514 12.9%
2023 28.36 1117th 1502 25.6%
2024 54.07 684th 1505 54.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Johnsonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.61 62nd 154 59.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Johnsonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.07 154th 421 63.4%
2021 47.99 139th 385 63.9%
2022 37.82 306th 485 36.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Johnsonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.94 524th 801 34.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Johnsonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.14 950th 1332 28.7%
2019 45.02 789th 1361 42.0%
2021 40.28 777th 1329 41.5%
2022 21.19 1197th 1366 12.4%
2023 32.61 1027th 1437 28.5%
2024 62.51 447th 1450 69.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Johnsonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.44 1129th 1405 19.6%
2019 41.24 884th 1424 37.9%
2021 38.22 856th 1440 40.6%
2022 20.96 1238th 1458 15.1%
2023 27.25 1130th 1459 22.5%
2024 47.61 753rd 1455 48.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Johnsonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.11 493rd 897 45.0%
2019 49.14 379th 878 56.8%
2021 21.71 585th 646 9.4%
2022 22.13 564th 634 11.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Johnsonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.15 41st 76 46.1%
2023 43.40 51st 81 37.0%
2024 73.47 16th 75 78.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Johnsonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.09 1110th 1413 21.4%
2019 33.99 1040th 1430 27.3%
2021 18.92 1198th 1444 17.0%
2022 16.91 1294th 1464 11.6%
2023 31.27 1064th 1461 27.2%
2024 58.13 594th 1464 59.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Johnsonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.13 556th 927 40.0%
2019 53.07 397th 949 58.2%
2021 35.94 555th 896 38.1%
2022 24.74 780th 927 15.9%
2023 46.99 474th 933 49.2%
2024 63.02 253rd 924 72.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Johnsonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.42 541st 851 36.4%
2019 46.83 461st 865 46.7%
2021 42.98 450th 843 46.6%
2022 29.08 712th 893 20.3%
2023 41.19 549th 915 40.0%
2024 64.30 279th 951 70.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Johnsonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.52 1088th 1178 7.6%
2019 28.09 959th 1183 18.9%
2021 19.32 1042nd 1172 11.1%
2022 12.91 1124th 1194 5.9%
2023 17.60 1075th 1183 9.1%
2024 46.40 669th 1166 42.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Johnsonville Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, December 7, 2015

Open Quote This school is a joke. The teacher's and aids are the worst I've ever seen. And if you have a learning disabled child do not send them to this school. I'm getting ready to pull my child from this school. It's absolutely the worst school by far I've ever seen. Hated giving it any stars. This school needs shut down or looked into by higher ups. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, October 19, 2015

Open Quote This school has been awful. My child entered last year as a 2nd grader. Their was numerous teachers in and out. Each teacher was rude and yelling at the kids a lot. Which did not get any control of the classroom any way. When I contacted several of these teachers for classroom information as well as information for my child to work on skills she missed throughout the year I was told I would get it, and never did. I hired a tutor for the summer who informed me that my child was not anywhere where she needed to be. Their was never homework, spelling words, or reading logs, forget about any projects. It's awful I am looking into changing schools for my child now. I do not recommend sending any child to this school. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, July 14, 2014

Open Quote This school is the worst in terms of leadership, quality of education, safety, staff oh and did I mention leadership?! I have never in my life seen such a horrible place that calls itself a "school". The principal is rude, the ladies in the front office at like they are in high school so catty, the teachers yell at students non stop and my children have suffered, their education has suffered. My children loved school until we moved into this district, they started crying during the week because they don't want to go to JES and these were children who were eager to go at our previous school and I noticed soon after they started that they were not learning. I as a parent had too pick up the slack on weeknights and weekends because they were simply not being taught. My children came from another school where they won a ton of awards for character, achievement as well as community leadership and even they couldn't excel at this school; heaven help the kids who don't excel they will surely get lost along the way. Bottom line... This "SCHOOL" is doing a disservice to the community and public education! These children deserve a decent education with teachers and staff who care; this is sadly not the case at Johnsonville Elementary. Yes, in case you haven't guessed it my children will not be returning next year!My husband and I are now having to pay for private school, but their well being and education is worth it and does not come with a price tag. Please for the sake of your children steer clear of this public institution! Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, March 22, 2014

Open Quote The administrators are in denial at how poor this school is, how inadequate the teachers are, and how bad the bullying is. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Johnsonville Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 254 115 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1989 282 125 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1990 303 118 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1991 280 112 1 5 0 n/a n/a 4 402
1992 296 115 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 422
1993 309 115 3 15 3 n/a n/a 0 445
1994 363 123 1 14 1 n/a n/a 0 502
1995 382 122 5 29 3 n/a n/a 0 541
1996 382 122 5 29 3 n/a n/a 0 541
1997 411 149 4 28 7 n/a n/a 0 599
1998 455 185 1 38 6 n/a n/a 0 685
1999 475 226 5 37 6 n/a n/a 0 749
2000 477 232 3 36 5 n/a n/a 0 753
2001 446 214 4 37 5 n/a n/a 0 706
2002 232 184 1 28 2 n/a n/a 0 447
2003 232 184 1 28 2 n/a n/a 0 447
2004 231 207 2 31 2 n/a n/a 0 473
2005 176 175 1 28 2 n/a n/a 0 382
2006 165 150 0 29 5 n/a n/a 0 349
2007 192 106 2 35 1 n/a n/a 40 376
2008 223 138 7 42 2 n/a n/a 49 461
2009 274 227 3 47 7 n/a n/a 0 558
2010 299 188 5 50 4 n/a n/a 0 546
2011 320 159 3 72 8 2 47 0 611
2012 303 137 2 91 7 0 45 0 585
2013 315 159 2 123 8 5 46 0 658
2014 284 164 1 110 12 2 50 0 623
2015 290 194 1 104 11 1 46 0 647
2016 289 147 1 114 5 3 47 0 606
2017 237 162 0 122 3 3 54 0 581
2018 224 157 0 121 8 3 49 0 562
2019 201 162 0 132 6 1 43 0 545
2020 184 167 0 129 2 0 48 0 530
2021 168 134 0 127 3 1 47 0 480
2022 140 137 0 130 1 1 43 0 452
2023 151 136 0 133 3 1 51 0 475
2024 159 123 0 132 2 1 54 0 471

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Johnsonville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 370 16.0 23.1 41.4
1989 409 16.0 25.5 64.8
1990 423 16.0 26.4 71.2
1991 402 16.0 25.1 74.9
1992 422 16.0 26.3 40
1993 445 20.0 22.3 47.9
1994 502 23.0 21.8 44.8
1995 541 25.0 21.6 31.4
1996 541 25.0 21.6 31.4
1997 599 30.0 20.0 32.7
1998 685 37.0 18.5 29.5
1999 749 37.0 20.2 48.3
2000 753 37.0 20.4 54.1
2001 706 37.0 19.1 57.9
2002 447 46.0 9.7 65.1
2003 447 46.0 9.7 65.1
2004 473 46.0 10.3 62.8
2005 382 29.0 13.2 64.9
2006 349 28.0 12.5 n/a
2007 376 n/a n/a 69
2008 461 33.8 13.6 73.8
2009 558 38.5 14.5 58.4
2010 546 38.5 14.1 70.5
2011 611 38.5 15.8 72.5
2012 585 41.5 14.0 73.2
2013 658 40.2 16.3 74.8
2014 623 41.6 14.9 71.6
2015 647 38.0 17.0 75.9
2016 606 37.0 16.3 75.6
2017 581 34.6 16.7 80.7
2018 562 35.8 15.6 99.5
2019 545 37.3 14.5 99.4
2020 530 35.5 14.9 98.5
2021 480 33.3 14.4 99.2
2022 452 33.6 13.4 99.3
2023 475 34.4 13.7 99.4
2024 471 33.1 14.2 99.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Johnsonville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 370 16.0 23.1 41.4
1989 409 16.0 25.5 64.8
1990 423 16.0 26.4 71.2
1991 402 16.0 25.1 74.9
1992 422 16.0 26.3 40
1993 445 20.0 22.3 47.9
1994 502 23.0 21.8 44.8
1995 541 25.0 21.6 31.4
1996 541 25.0 21.6 31.4
1997 599 30.0 20.0 32.7
1998 685 37.0 18.5 29.5
1999 749 37.0 20.2 48.3
2000 753 37.0 20.4 54.1
2001 706 37.0 19.1 57.9
2002 447 46.0 9.7 65.1
2003 447 46.0 9.7 65.1
2004 473 46.0 10.3 62.8
2005 382 29.0 13.2 64.9
2006 349 28.0 12.5 n/a
2007 376 n/a n/a 69
2008 461 33.8 13.6 73.8
2009 558 38.5 14.5 58.4
2010 546 38.5 14.1 70.5
2011 611 38.5 15.8 72.5
2012 585 41.5 14.0 73.2
2013 658 40.2 16.3 74.8
2014 623 41.6 14.9 71.6
2015 647 38.0 17.0 75.9
2016 606 37.0 16.3 75.6
2017 581 34.6 16.7 80.7
2018 562 35.8 15.6 99.5
2019 545 37.3 14.5 99.4
2020 530 35.5 14.9 98.5
2021 480 33.3 14.4 99.2
2022 452 33.6 13.4 99.3
2023 475 34.4 13.7 99.4
2024 471 33.1 14.2 99.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Johnsonville Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,423 (14.3%) $8,552 (85.7%) $9,975

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Johnsonville Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 984th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1117th of 1502 Elementary schools
 7.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Johnsonville Elementary)65.866.2
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Harnett County Schools)5951.3
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Johnsonville Elementary)57.944.2
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Harnett County Schools)52.240.2
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Johnsonville Elementary)43.941.9
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Harnett County Schools)51.242.9
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Johnsonville Elementary)39.837.8
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Harnett County Schools)53.443.5
 9.9%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Johnsonville Elementary)62.334.1
 28.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Harnett County Schools)53.640.5
 13.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Johnsonville Elementary)47.429.7
 17.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Harnett County Schools)48.836
 12.8%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Johnsonville Elementary)58.847.3
 11.5%
   5th Grade Science (Harnett County Schools)6150.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students545475
 12.8%
African American162136
 16%
American Indian63
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic132133
 0.8%
Pacific Islander11
White201151
 24.9%
Two or More Races4351
 18.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.4%99.4%
 0.1%

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Students who attend Johnsonville Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Highland Middle
High : Western Harnett High

In the 2023-24 school year, 471 students attended Johnsonville Elementary.

Students at Johnsonville Elementary are 34% White, 28% Hispanic, 26% African American, 11% Two or more races.

Johnsonville Elementary ranks 684th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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