Excellent
#8 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 1% in state
Johnston Elementary School
Elementary School · Maquoketa Valley Comm School District · Hopkinton, IA
A Maquoketa Valley Comm School District elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 390 131 Culver Road, Hopkinton, IA 52237
- Math 95% proficient (2015)
- Reading 95% proficient (2015)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Johnston Elementary School score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 21 points across the 7-year record (2009–2015) and has held near 95% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2015)
Based on 12 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Johnston 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low148/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,633
Median home value
$135,200
Median rent
$381/mo
College educated
11.6%
Homeownership
84.2%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52237; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in Maquoketa Valley Comm School District
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Maquoketa Valley Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,508NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Johnston Elementary School is listed in Maquoketa Valley Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Johnston Elementary School
Johnston Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hopkinton, IA, part of Maquoketa Valley Comm School District, serving approximately 101 students in grades 1st-2nd with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #8 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Johnston Elementary School
What grades does Johnston Elementary School serve?
Johnston Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 2nd.
How many students attend Johnston Elementary School?
Johnston Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnston Elementary School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Johnston Elementary School rank in IA?
Johnston Elementary School ranks #8 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Johnston Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Johnston Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Johnston Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnston Elementary School has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Is Johnston Elementary School a charter school?
No, Johnston Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Johnston Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Johnston Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Johnston Elementary School?
31.7% of students at Johnston 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
- 1st – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 101
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Delaware County
- Phone
- (563) 926-2701
- Area population (ZIP 52237)
- 1,526
- Area median age
- 27.6
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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 52237; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24
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