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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 50131


At a glance
5
Schools
3,240
Students
Top rankedHenry A Wallace Elementary School67th of 576 Iowa elementary schools
Biggest riser
Lawson Elementary School up 41 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Lawson Elementary School 13.2 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
Summary:

The 50131 zip code area is home to 5 high-performing elementary schools that are part of the Johnston Community School District, which is ranked 83 out of 313 school districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and are known for their strong academic achievements.

Among the standout schools in this area are Henry A. Wallace Elementary School, which is consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Iowa, and Beaver Creek Elementary School, which also ranks highly. Both schools demonstrate excellent academic performance, with students scoring well above the state and district averages in core subjects. These schools also have relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to the district average.

While the schools in the 50131 zip code area generally perform well, there are some variations in key metrics such as the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which ranges from 15.25% at Henry A. Wallace Elementary to 40.27% at Horizon Elementary. Additionally, the district should address the higher-than-desired chronic absenteeism rates across all 5 schools to ensure consistent student engagement and academic success.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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