Public elementary schoolGrades PK–5Irving ISD

Johnston Elementary

2801 Rutgers Dr, Irving, TX 75062 · (972) 600-7700

D
64 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 2 points of 2025 (D 66).
725students
15.2students per teacher
95.9%attendance
13thof 21 Irving ISD elementary schools
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DDBCDDDRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Johnston Elementary has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementF · 54

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressD · 65

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsD · 60

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Johnston Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Irving ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level54%
Meets grade level26%
Irving ISD elementary schools: 31.3%
Masters grade level9%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

725students in 2024–25Down 5% from 760 the year before
15.2students per teacher48 full-time teachers
18.9average class sizeIrving ISD elementary schools: 20.3
4.9 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$64,228average teacher base pay
86.9%from low-income familiesIrving ISD elementary schools: 87.3%
68.1%English learners
11.7%in gifted & talented
9.4%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 80%African American 9.2%White 4.3%Asian 3.4%Two or More Races 1.7%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Irving ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Johnston Elementary.

AnnouncedSH 183 at Belt Line Rd interchangeDate TBD · 0.5 mi away OpenJoe V's Smart Shop, IrvingOpened Nov 2025 · 0.5 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

DJackie Mae Townsell ElementaryIrving ISD · 60 · 1.0 mi DHanes ElementaryIrving ISD · 65 · 1.1 mi BBrandenburg ElementaryIrving ISD · 85 · 1.1 mi CClifton Early ChildhoodIrving ISD · 78 · 1.2 mi DLively ElementaryIrving ISD · 64 · 1.2 mi DLee ElementaryIrving ISD · 66 · 1.3 mi PWesleyan AcademePrivate · PK–2 · 1.1 mi PHoly Family Catholic AcademyPrivate · PK–8 · 1.4 mi PIslamic School of IrvingPrivate · PK–12 · 1.5 mi
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Questions about Johnston Elementary

What is Johnston Elementary’s TEA rating?

Johnston Elementary earned a D (64 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a D (66) in 2025.

What grades does Johnston Elementary serve?

Grades PK–5. It’s part of Irving ISD, at 2801 Rutgers Dr in Irving.

How many students go to Johnston Elementary?

725 students in 2024–25, down 5% from 760 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Johnston Elementary compare with other Irving ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 13th of 21 Irving ISD elementary schools (tied with 2 others). 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Johnston Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Irving ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.