Serving 102 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 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- 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
School Overview
Johnston Elementary School's student population of 102 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 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 0.45. 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
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
2%
7%
White
97%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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?
102 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 Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnston Elementary School?
Johnston Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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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