Serving 109 students in grades 1-2, Johnston Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Johnston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Johnston Elementary School's student population of 109 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Johnston Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥90%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥90%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
97%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Johnston Elementary School?
109 students attend Johnston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Johnston Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnston Elementary School?
Johnston Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Johnston Elementary School offer ?
Johnston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Johnston Elementary School part of?
Johnston Elementary School is part of Maquoketa Valley Comm School District.
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