D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Johnston Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 230 Johnston Boulevard, Asheville, NC 28806
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 17% · Math 12% proficient · 6th percentile in North Carolina
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

40
Repit Score
out of 100
184
Students
enrolled
10.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%6/100reading 5th percentile, math 7th percentile among North Carolina elementary schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −39 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency17% (−29 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency12% (−30 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

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 North Carolina state test (2020–21), 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
White30%30%reading -28 pts, math -28 pts5th percentile (list)
Black10%10%reading -16 pts, math -9 pts8th percentile (list)
Hispanic10%10%reading -19 pts, math -19 pts2nd percentile (list)
Low-income15%15%reading -13 pts, math -10 pts17th 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 230 Johnston Boulevard
City Asheville
ZIP Code 28806
District 3700450
NCES School ID 370045000153
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28806

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,875
Per Capita Income $35,333
Poverty Rate 5.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.2%
High School or Higher 91.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $304,000
Median Rent $1,196
Owner-Occupied 57.4%
Renter-Occupied 42.6%
View full data for ZIP 28806 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Johnston Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 58.2%
Female 41.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 39.1%
White 30.4%
Black 20.1%
Two or More Races 6.5%
Pacific Islander 3.3%
Asian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 184
Teachers (FTE) 18.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Johnston Elementary?
Johnston Elementary has a Repit School Score of 40 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 Johnston Elementary?
Johnston Elementary has 184 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1.
What grades does Johnston Elementary serve?
Johnston Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Johnston Elementary receive per student?
Johnston Elementary receives $14,785 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Johnston Elementary in 28806 ▼
Avg Home Value
$401,820
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,778
1-Year Change
-2.0%
% Renters
42.6%

Other Schools in 28806

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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