Colonel Johnston Elementary School serves 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colonel Johnston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Colonel Johnston Elementary School's student population of 270 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We are dedicated to building a positive learning environment that focuses on educating the whole child, academic excellence for all, and supporting the diverse needs of the students attending Colonel Johnston Elementary School.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Colonel Johnston Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
27%
49%
Black
8%
6%
White
49%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
28%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Colonel Johnston Elementary School often compared to?
Colonel Johnston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like General Myer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Colonel Johnston Elementary School?
270 students attend Colonel Johnston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Colonel Johnston Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colonel Johnston Elementary School?
Colonel Johnston Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Colonel Johnston Elementary School offer ?
Colonel Johnston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Colonel Johnston Elementary School part of?
Colonel Johnston Elementary School is part of Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167).
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