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#906 of 1,280 schools in IA
Beaver Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · Johnston Comm School District · Johnston, IA
A Johnston Comm School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 10 8701 Lyndhurst, Johnston, IA 50131
- Math 83% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 79% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Beaver Creek Elementary School score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 81% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Beaver Creek Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated826/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Johnston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,316
Median home value
$347,100
Median rent
$1,284/mo
College educated
58%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50131; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 673 | Compare → |
| Henry a Wallace Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 826 | Compare → |
| Timber Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 663 | Compare → |
| Lawson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 595 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Johnston Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,378NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beaver Creek Elementary School is listed in Johnston Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beaver Creek Elementary School
Beaver Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Johnston, IA, part of Johnston Comm School District, serving approximately 564 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #906 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beaver Creek Elementary School
What grades does Beaver Creek Elementary School serve?
Beaver Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Beaver Creek Elementary School?
Beaver Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 564 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaver Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beaver Creek Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beaver Creek Elementary School rank in IA?
Beaver Creek Elementary School ranks #906 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Beaver Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Beaver Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Beaver Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beaver Creek Elementary School has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Beaver Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Beaver Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beaver Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Beaver Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beaver Creek Elementary School?
31.6% of students at Beaver Creek Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 564
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (515) 278-6228
- Area population (ZIP 50131)
- 24,388
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50131; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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