Johnson Elementary School enrolled 27 African American students for the 2024-25 school year, reflecting a 12.5% increase over the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.
The total enrollment at Johnson Elementary School reached 456 students for 2024-25. African American students comprised 6% of the population, ranking as the second-largest group within the school.
The school operates within Floyd County School District, which is headquartered in Rome.
Out of all 14 Floyd County School District schools, Coosa High School reported the highest African American enrollment for 2024-25, with 92 students.
Data from the National Center for Education Statistics shows that public schools in Georgia enrolled approximately 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander students.
Chronic absenteeism continues to be a significant challenge in Georgia after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more days in 2024, as reported by the Georgia Department of Education. To address this, the department implemented a statewide initiative offering a real-time attendance dashboard, awareness campaigns, and specialized assistance for high-need districts.
In 2025, state legislators revised school attendance laws, prohibiting expulsion solely for absenteeism. The updated legislation also creates additional reporting requirements and harmonizes with alternative diploma pathways for students.
As of 2026, Georgia maintained an average student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1, which remains lower than the national average of 15:1.
Note: Due to possible gaps in the data, reported percentages may not equal exactly 100%.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total African American students | % of African American students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 542 | 37 | 7% |
| 2011-12 | 504 | 40 | 8% |
| 2012-13 | 540 | 32 | 6% |
| 2013-14 | 534 | 37 | 7% |
| 2014-15 | 527 | 42 | 8% |
| 2015-16 | 542 | 54 | 10% |
| 2016-17 | 506 | 60 | 12% |
| 2017-18 | 502 | 50 | 10% |
| 2018-19 | 495 | 34 | 7% |
| 2019-20 | 503 | 35 | 7% |
| 2020-21 | 481 | 38 | 8% |
| 2021-22 | 404 | 24 | 6% |
| 2022-23 | 424 | 25 | 6% |
| 2023-24 | 411 | 24 | 6% |
| 2024-25 | 456 | 27 | 6% |
Information in this article was obtained from the Georgia Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
