Serving 571 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Beaver Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beaver Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Beaver Creek Elementary School's student population of 571 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
571 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Beaver Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beaver Creek Elementary School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#175 out of 1233 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
15%
7%
White
67%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beaver Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Beaver Creek Elementary School is ranked #175 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Beaver Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Beaver Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry A Wallace Elementary School, Horizon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Beaver Creek Elementary School?
571 students attend Beaver Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Beaver Creek Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beaver Creek Elementary School?
Beaver Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beaver Creek Elementary School offer ?
Beaver Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Beaver Creek Elementary School part of?
Beaver Creek Elementary School is part of Johnston Comm School District.
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