Serving 575 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 84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). 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 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Beaver Creek Elementary School serves the southern part of Johnston, IA, encompassing an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive time of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 2 miles away.
- 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 575 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
575 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Beaver Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beaver Creek Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#195 out of 1223 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.4%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
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 #195 out of 1,223 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 Horizon Elementary School, Henry A Wallace Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
575 students attend Beaver Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Beaver Creek Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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