D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Johnson Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 500 West Madison, El Cajon, CA 92020
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 24% · Math 21% proficient · 8th percentile in California
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

39
Repit Score
out of 100
757
Students
enrolled
25.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%8/100reading 6th percentile, math 10th percentile among California elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 58% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −24 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency24% (−24 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency21% (−16 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White27%22%reading -42 pts, math -42 pts2nd percentile (list)
Black15%25%reading -15 pts, math +2 pts33rd percentile (list)
Hispanic22%17%reading -18 pts, math -17 pts6th percentile (list)
Asian10%10%reading -68 pts, math -68 pts0th percentile (list)
Low-income23%20%reading -16 pts, math -13 pts9th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 500 West Madison
City El Cajon
ZIP Code 92020
District 0606810
NCES School ID 060681000617
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 92020

Understanding the community around Johnson Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $71,400
Per Capita Income $33,011
Poverty Rate 12.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.9%
High School or Higher 84.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $676,200
Median Rent $1,695
Owner-Occupied 42.8%
Renter-Occupied 57.2%
View full data for ZIP 92020 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Johnson Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.0%
Female 45.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 45.6%
White 23.1%
Black 14.9%
Asian 13.2%
Two or More Races 1.9%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 757
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 25.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Johnson Elementary?
Johnson Elementary has a Repit School Score of 39 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Johnson Elementary?
Johnson Elementary has 757 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.2:1.
What grades does Johnson Elementary serve?
Johnson Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Johnson Elementary receive per student?
Johnson Elementary receives $18,262 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Johnson Elementary in 92020 ▼
Avg Home Value
$838,161
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,178
1-Year Change
+1.3%
% Renters
57.2%

Other Schools in 92020

View all schools and real estate data for 92020 →

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026