Judith Morton Johnston Elementary

Johnston Elementary School in Highland strives to meet children where they’re at and focus on developing the social and emotional sides of the child.

Parents recommend Judith Morton Johnston Elementary.

Judith Morton Johnston Elementary has many after school actives.

Judith Morton Johnston Elementary is in the heart of Highland.

Judith Morton Johnston Elementary

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

8220 5th St, Highland, IN

School Town Of Highland

5.0

2.0

390 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ryan Erdelac

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1

Math Proficiency
56%

Reading Proficiency
42%

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

42%

Math Proficiency

56%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

19:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

21.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

375:1

Student Diversity

Male

54.4%

Female

45.6%

White

49.5%

Hispanic

40.7%

Black

7.4%

Two or more races

2.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Parent

2/24/2018

The teachers really care about the quality of education they deliver and the building of character. Mr. Erdelac is a great principal. The librarian goes above and beyond to provide literacy guides and encouragement.

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1.0 parent

4/30/2024

My daughter went to this school, but we had to leave the school before Christmas last year because of a teacher in 5th grade named Amy Ogrents, who demanded money and jewelry to make my daughter 's grades better.

2.0 other

6/6/2012

As a previous student of Johnston, I am not pleased. Shows of favoritism shown by the teacher,principles,and other staff. In all respects, I believe all students, should be taught in an environment balanced. Not whether your the last name of Maxwell,Johnson,or Garica.

5.0 parent

6/5/2012

Johnston is an awesome school wth wonderful leadership and excellent teachers. That is why it is the number one school in Highland.

5.0 parent

3/13/2010

I have a student going now and a future one attending soon. Maybe coming from Chicago public schools makes me rate higher but it's a huge difference and I'm happy my kids get to go to this school instead of Chicago or Hammond.

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List Price Range

$152K - $692K

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Average Home Value

$278,483

Median Lot Size

7,840 Sq Ft

% Renters

23%

Household Income

$87,129

% of College Grads

30%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,635 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

47.5%

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