Very Good
#270 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 21% in state
Based on limited data
Johnson Elementary
Elementary School · Spencer Comm School District · Spencer, IA
A Spencer Comm School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
724 West 9th Street, Spencer, IA 51301
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Johnson Elementary 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,052/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spencer), 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
$61,175
Median home value
$180,400
Median rent
$796/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | K–6 | 0.3 mi | 143 | Compare → |
| Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | K–6 | 1.7 mi | 92 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Spencer Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Johnson Elementary is listed in Spencer Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Johnson Elementary
Johnson Elementary is a public elementary school in Spencer, IA, part of Spencer Comm School District, serving approximately 217 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #270 of 1,280 schools in IA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Johnson Elementary
What grades does Johnson Elementary serve?
Johnson Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Johnson Elementary?
Johnson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Elementary is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Johnson Elementary rank in IA?
Johnson Elementary ranks #270 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Johnson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Johnson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Johnson Elementary a charter school?
No, Johnson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Johnson Elementary a Title I school?
No, Johnson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Johnson Elementary?
45.6% of students at Johnson Elementary 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
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (712) 262-2710
- Area population (ZIP 51301)
- 12,402
- Area average commute
- 17.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 51301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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