D.S. Johnson Elementary School in Rocky Mount, NC

D.S. Johnson Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade 3-5

600 N Fairview Rd, Rocky Mount, NC

Nash County Public Schools

332 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Michelle Royster

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
9%

Reading Proficiency
13%

C-

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

13%

Math Proficiency

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 17:1 Teachers 19	Full Time Teachers 19
Teachers in First or Second Year 8.1%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

417:1

Student Diversity

Male 53.9%	Female 46.1%
Black 90.6%	White 3.3%
Two or more races 3%	Hispanic 2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

9/22/2022

this school is my least favorite school but its still fun.

1.0 parent

10/14/2019

I'm trying to get my son out of this school

5.0 parent

2/16/2013

I think that D.S Johnson Elementary School is the best school in the whole world and that if you don't wanna learn then you don't need to be there....................................

1.0 parent

9/25/2010

The principal should not be at this school she has no real leadership skill the school is probably 98% black that should have been considered. she doesn't unstand the involvement of the parent is the only little way black children will be successful not just total classroom time parent at this schoo...

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List Price Range

$60K - $717K

Homes For Sale

348

Average Home Value

$215,843

Median Lot Size

14,810 Sq Ft

% Renters

52%

Average Household Income

$70,954

% of College Grads

21.9%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,666 Sq Ft

Homes for Sale

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2.5 Baths
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Homes for Rent

$2,950 per month

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2 Baths
1,931 Sq Ft

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North Carolina Edgecombe County Rocky Mount 27801

D.S. Johnson Elementary School is a public school for students in grades 3-5 in Rocky Mount, NC, in the Rocky Mount neighborhood, and is served by the Nash County Public Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 332 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 13% are proficient in reading. D.S. Johnson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $215,843. Discover additional schools in the area, like Tar River Academy, Citi High School, New Life Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Rocky Mount has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near D.S. Johnson Elementary School.

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