Serving 101 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 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- 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 101 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Johnston Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. 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
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
95%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
101 students attend Johnston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Johnston Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Johnston Elementary School?
Johnston Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Johnston Elementary School part of?
Johnston Elementary School is part of Maquoketa Valley Comm School District.
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