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Lawson Elementary School

5450 Nw 62Nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131, United States

+1 (515) 278-0478

http://www.johnstoncsd.org/school/lawson-elementary/

7.5

Overall Rating

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Lawson Elementary School Overview

About This School

Lawson Elementary School is a public elementary in Johnston, Iowa, serving 545 students in grades K-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate strong performance with 74% proficiency in ELA and 75% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio with 41 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $76,451. The student body is composed of 52% male and 48% female students. Demographics at the school include 62% White, 14% Asian, 9% Black, 8% Hispanic, and 7% students of two or more races.

545

Total Students

K-5

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

41 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts74%

Mathematics75%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-5

County

Polk County

Students per Counselor

545:1

Lawson Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

74%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 79%State Avg: 70%

75%

Mathematics

City Avg: 78%State Avg: 65%

N/A

Science

Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15:1

State Avg: 14.5:1

545

Students per Counselor

Lawson Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$76,451

City Avg: $76,451

State Avg: $66,994

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor545:1

Lawson Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

51.74%

Male

48.26%

Female

Total Enrollment: 545 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White61.65%

Hispanic7.89%

Asian14.13%

Black9.36%

Two or More Races6.79%

Native American0%

Lawson Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Lawson Elementary School

Q: What is Lawson Elementary School?

A: Lawson Elementary School is a elementary public located in Johnston.

Q: How many students attend Lawson Elementary School?

A: Lawson Elementary School has approximately 545 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawson Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Lawson Elementary School is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Lawson Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Lawson Elementary School - Johnston, IA

Quick Facts about Lawson Elementary School
School Name	Lawson Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-5
Location	5450 Nw 62Nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131, Johnston, IA
County	Polk County
Phone	+1 (515) 278-0478
Total Students	545
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	41
Rating	7.5/10
ELA Proficiency	74%
Math Proficiency	75%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Lawson Elementary School

What is Lawson Elementary School?

Lawson Elementary School is a elementary public located in Johnston.

How many students attend Lawson Elementary School?

Lawson Elementary School has approximately 545 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawson Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lawson Elementary School is 13:1.

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