Johnson Elementary School

A view of the main office at Johnson Elementary School in El Cajon.

A view of the gates at Johnson Elementary School in El Cajon.

A look at the driveway entrance to Johnson Elementary School in El Cajon.

Johnson Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

500 W Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA

Cajon Valley Union School District

757 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Christina Wesley-willis

Student Teacher Ratio
25:1

Math Proficiency
12%

Reading Proficiency
20%

C-

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

20%

Math Proficiency

12%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

25:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

14.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

702:1

Student Diversity

Male

53.5%

Female

46.5%

Hispanic

44%

White

23.5%

Asian

17%

Black

12.5%

Two or more races

1.7%

Pacific Islander

<1%

Filipino

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

6/25/2025

The ratings used to be 2/10. They belong there. This school is horrible. The teachers my son had is horrible downright mean to my son and yelled at me for not being able to talk at pick up as I was in a zoom meeting with my clients planning team. She belittled my son right in front of him with me th...

1.0 parent

8/25/2018

I had my son here for 3 months and way the worst feeling ever don't send your kids here all 1 star reviews principle Christine sphar lies and cheats awful principle. Well I ever come back here I will never!!!!!

1.0 parent

8/6/2012

I did not feel safe having my son go here. Anyone can walk in and out of the school unchecked. There is no organization to the flow of parents or traffic ,and the street isnt marked properly as a school district. A child was hit crossing the street this last year my son went here. there is no school...

1.0 parent

5/19/2011

This school is horrible. Education wise, teacher wise, and especially the principal. I am ashamed that my child went here!

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Bostonia Global High School

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California San Diego County El Cajon 92020

Johnson Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in El Cajon, CA and is served by the Cajon Valley Union School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 757 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 20% are proficient in reading. Johnson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bostonia Global High School, Chaparral High School, El Cajon Valley High School, and more. Learn more about what El Cajon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Johnson Elementary School.

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