Sam Johnson Elementary

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Sam Johnson Elementary ranks 656 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sam Johnson Elementary is a public elementary school located in Celina, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 1,028 students. The school is part of the Prosper Independent School District, which is ranked 39th out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sam Johnson Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 51.65% White, 9.05% African American, 10.7% Hispanic, 18.77% Asian, and 9.53% two or more races. This diversity is higher than some nearby schools, such as R Steve Folsom Elementary and Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer Elementary. The school has consistently performed well on STAAR tests, with higher proficiency rates compared to the state average in reading, math, and science. Sam Johnson Elementary has particularly strong performance among certain student subgroups, ranking in the top 182 out of 2,443 Texas elementary schools for African American students and in the top 243 out of 1,015 for Asian students in the 2022-2023 school year.

Another notable aspect of Sam Johnson Elementary is its low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with only 2.72% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly lower than the nearby Judy Rucker Elementary, which had 14.1% of students in this category. While Sam Johnson Elementary outperforms many nearby schools, some schools like Light Farms Elementary also demonstrate high levels of academic achievement, suggesting a strong educational system within the Prosper Independent School District.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4001 Waterview Trail
Celina, TX 75009

(469) 219-2340

District: Prosper Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
656^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,628

Students who attend Sam Johnson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Lorene Rogers Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 615

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.0%

Asian:

21.0%

Hispanic:

11.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 4.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sam Johnson Elementary ranks better than 86% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 8^th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Prosper Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.83. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Sam Johnson Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Prosper Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: White (48%), Asian (21%), Hispanic (11.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 4.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sam Johnson Elementary is 13, which is the lowest among 12 elementary schools in the Prosper Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Sam Johnson Elementary employs 47 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sam Johnson Elementary is $9,628, which is the 3^rd highest among 12 elementary schools in the Prosper Independent School District (Isd).

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sam Johnson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sam Johnson Elementary 656^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Sam Johnson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Prosper Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Prosper Independent School District (Isd) 39^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sam Johnson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sam Johnson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	80.51	724^th	4578	84.2%
2022	81.21	691^st	4581	84.9%
2023	86.16	522^nd	4647	88.8%
2024	82.83	656^th	4675	86.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sam Johnson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	45.82	523^rd	961	45.6%
2022	58.30	400^th	1004	60.2%
2023	55.89	513^th	1099	53.3%
2024	52.01	534^th	1114	52.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sam Johnson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	64.38	919^th	3487	73.6%
2023	80.12	389^th	3556	89.1%
2024	92.84	155^th	3638	95.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sam Johnson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	71.53	523^rd	3799	86.2%
2022	67.74	778^th	3952	80.3%
2023	76.82	473^rd	4086	88.4%
2024	81.66	387^th	4261	90.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sam Johnson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	69.80	847^th	4451	81.0%
2022	88.14	221^st	4477	95.1%
2023	72.22	785^th	4521	82.6%
2024	87.12	242^nd	4560	94.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Sam Johnson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	78.10	754^th	4499	83.2%
2022	76.47	831^st	4561	81.8%
2023	84.92	517^th	4588	88.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sam Johnson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	72.13	827^th	3006	72.5%
2022	60.88	1363^rd	2958	53.9%
2023	66.23	1084^th	2980	63.6%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Sam Johnson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	50.03	1824^th	4331	57.9%
2022	51.60	1978^th	4461	55.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Sam Johnson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	78.88	733^rd	4498	83.7%
2022	82.48	601^st	4563	86.8%
2023	84.56	529^th	4585	88.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Sam Johnson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	50.97	501^st	967	48.2%
2022	62.99	366^th	957	61.8%
2023	72.19	243^rd	1015	76.1%
2024	63.84	399^th	1035	61.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Sam Johnson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	82.84	204^th	2444	91.7%
2022	87.10	155^th	2421	93.6%
2023	86.08	182^nd	2443	92.6%
2024	93.22	62^nd	2421	97.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sam Johnson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	66.92	1014^th	4329	76.6%
2022	69.97	926^th	4376	78.8%
2023	76.20	679^th	4401	84.6%
2024	82.72	429^th	4431	90.3%

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Rank History for White students at Sam Johnson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	58.65	1156^th	3082	62.5%
2022	58.13	1252^nd	3082	59.4%
2023	59.77	1222^nd	3106	60.7%
2024	50.09	1602^nd	3078	48.0%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Sam Johnson Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	448	46	42	86	1	67	690
2022	513	70	75	97	1	86	842
2023	531	93	193	110	3	98	1028
2024	295	60	129	68	8	55	615

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sam Johnson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	690	50.2	13.7	3.3
2022	842	54.4	15.4	3
2023	1028	63.7	16.1	2.7
2024	615	47.0	13.0	4.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sam Johnson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	690	50.2	13.7	3.3
2022	842	54.4	15.4	3
2023	1028	63.7	16.1	2.7
2024	615	47.0	13.0	4.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sam Johnson Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$379 (3.9%)	$9,249 (96.1%)	$9,628

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Sam Johnson Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sam Johnson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4001 Waterview Trail	Celina	75009	Collin County	Prosper Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 219-2340	615	47	13.0	4.1%	295 (48.0%)	60 (9.8%)	68 (11.1%)	129 (21.0%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (8.9%)	82.8	656^th of 4675 public elementary schools	86.0%		86.2	522^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	88.8%	134	67.0	62.1	81.2	60.0	57.3	69.2	30.8	$9,628	$379	$9,249
Lilyana Elementary	Public	K-5	1300 Marigold Ln	Prosper	75078	Collin County	Prosper Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(469) 219-2000	803	49	16.3	3.7%	252 (31.4%)	65 (8.1%)	65 (8.1%)	348 (43.3%)	10 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (7.8%)	89.9	379^th of 4675 public elementary schools	91.9%					(n/a)	64.8	66.7	82.5	66.9	58.5	79.7	49.4
Cynthia A Cockrell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1075 Escalante Trail	Prosper	75078	Collin County	Prosper Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 219-2130	718	50	14.4	2.4%	448 (62.4%)	38 (5.3%)	42 (5.8%)	146 (20.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.7%)	87	497^th of 4675 public elementary schools	89.4%		88.8	423^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	90.9%	74	79.1	68.6	81.9	77.7	55.5	72.2	31.7	$9,994	$379	$9,615
O'Dell Elementary	Public	K-5	750 Punk Carter Pkwy	Celina	75009	Collin County	Celina Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 742-9106	801	48	16.5	14.2%	335 (41.8%)	68 (8.5%)	119 (14.9%)	216 (27.0%)	7 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	54 (6.7%)	76.8	872^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	81.3%		78.1	840^th of 4647 public elementary schools	81.9%	32	64.0	62.9	75.6	50.9	53.5	59.9	29.9	$9,446	$328	$9,118
Light Farms Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 Cypress Creek Way	Celina	75009	Collin County	Prosper Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 219-2140	1,015	62	16.3	4.1%	631 (62.2%)	36 (3.5%)	97 (9.6%)	192 (18.9%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (5.3%)	90.7	348^th of 4675 public elementary schools	92.6%		88	455^th of 4647 public elementary schools	90.2%	107	61.3	76.5	76.2	70.6	72.0	69.8	47.3	$8,156	$379	$7,778
R Steve Folsom Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	800 Somerville Dr	Prosper	75078	Collin County	Prosper Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 219-2110	738	56	13.2	8.3%	391 (53.0%)	54 (7.3%)	75 (10.2%)	149 (20.2%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (8.4%)	85.7	543^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	88.4%		85.8	541^st of 4647 public elementary schools	88.4%	2	72.7	64.3	75.2	67.0	48.9	78.5	42.1	$9,817	$383	$9,434
Ralph And Mary Lynn Boyer Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1616 Montgomery Ln	Prosper	75078	Collin County	Prosper Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 219-2240	836	50	16.7	5.3%	489 (58.5%)	44 (5.3%)	82 (9.8%)	167 (20.0%)	8 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (5.4%)	94.5	202^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	95.7%		93.7	234^th of 4647 public elementary schools	95.0%	32	70.0	71.6	80.0	72.7	77.8	88.9	49.7	$9,033	$374	$8,659
Judy Rucker Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	402 S Craig Rd	Prosper	75078	Collin County	Prosper Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 219-2100	715	48	14.7	13.4%	280 (39.2%)	36 (5.0%)	289 (40.4%)	68 (9.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.5%)	82.3	667^th of 4675 public elementary schools	85.7%		80.7	744^th of 4647 public elementary schools	84.0%	77	64.5	72.2	69.9	65.0	65.4	63.4	26.0	$8,946	$425	$8,521
Jim And Betty Hughes Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1551 Prestwick Hollow Dr	McKinney	75071	Collin County	Prosper Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 219-2230	854	57	14.9	8.8%	186 (21.8%)	61 (7.1%)	76 (8.9%)	449 (52.6%)	16 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (7.7%)	80.5	734^th of 4675 public elementary schools	84.3%		85.8	538^th of 4647 public elementary schools	88.4%	196	54.2	67.3	76.9	59.6	55.9	66.4	33.6	$9,026	$408	$8,619
John A Baker	Public	PK, KG-5	3125 Bluewood Dr	McKinney	75071	Collin County	Prosper Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 219-2120	656	48	13.5	12.7%	309 (47.1%)	63 (9.6%)	76 (11.6%)	143 (21.8%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (9.3%)	78.2	817^th of 4675 public elementary schools	82.5%		77.3	866^th of 4647 public elementary schools	81.4%	49	61.1	59.7	75.9	57.9	58.8	64.7	27.0	$8,354	$396	$7,957

Frequently Asked Questions about Sam Johnson Elementary

What schools do graduates of Sam Johnson Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sam Johnson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lorene Rogers Middle

What district is Sam Johnson Elementary in?

Prosper Independent School District (Isd)

Is Sam Johnson Elementary a good school?

Sam Johnson Elementary ranks 656^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sam Johnson Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 615 students attended Sam Johnson Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Sam Johnson Elementary?

Students at Sam Johnson Elementary are 48% White, 21% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 10% African American, 9% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

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