Henry A Wallace Elementary School serves 863 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Henry A Wallace Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 26% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 863 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henry A Wallace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Henry A Wallace Elementary School's student population of 863 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
863 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Henry A Wallace Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Henry A Wallace Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#43 out of 1221 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
6%
7%
White
75%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry A Wallace Elementary School's ranking?
Henry A Wallace Elementary School is ranked #43 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Henry A Wallace Elementary School?
863 students attend Henry A Wallace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Henry A Wallace Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry A Wallace Elementary School?
Henry A Wallace Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Henry A Wallace Elementary School offer ?
Henry A Wallace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Henry A Wallace Elementary School part of?
Henry A Wallace Elementary School is part of Johnston Community School District.
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