Lawson Elementary School

5450 Nw 62nd Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 607 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lawson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 607 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 50% in IA
  • : 75% (Top 30%)
  • : 74% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lawson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Lawson Elementary School's student population of 607 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
607 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Lawson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawson Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#424 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
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75%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lawson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
74%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lawson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lawson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
13%
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Black
8%
7%
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White
66%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lawson Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Lawson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lawson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lawson Elementary School's ranking?
Lawson Elementary School is ranked #424 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Lawson Elementary School often compared to?
Lawson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry A Wallace Elementary School, Jordan Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Lawson Elementary School?
607 students attend Lawson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Lawson Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawson Elementary School?
Lawson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lawson Elementary School offer ?
Lawson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lawson Elementary School part of?
Lawson Elementary School is part of Johnston Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 607 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 75% (Top 30%)
  • : 74% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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