D−
Johnston Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–4
230 Johnston Boulevard, Asheville, NC 28806 · (828) 232-4291 · Part of Buncombe County Schools
Students
217
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
99%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–4
What stands out about Johnston Elementary
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 30 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 30 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency12%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts17%
State average 47.2%
Location
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230 Johnston Boulevard, Asheville
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K32
Kindergarten38
Grade 135
Grade 244
Grade 333
Grade 435
Enrollment over time
220’20
206’21
203’22
184’23
217’24
About steady.
Who goes here
Hispanic 40%White 34%Black 19%Two or more races 6%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.