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Lawson Elementary School

Johnston, Iowa · Grades K to 5 · Johnston Comm School District

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About Lawson Elementary School

Located in Johnston, Iowa, Lawson Elementary School is a public school for kindergarten through grade 5. It reported 545 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Johnston. With about 41.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.3 students per teacher. Families comparing options will find 35 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Polk County. Johnston Comm School District runs 8 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	5450 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131
Phone	(515) 278-0478
School district	Johnston Comm School District
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	545
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	41.1
Students per teacher	13.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Polk County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 191545000532). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Henry A Wallace Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Johnston · 0.4 mi Johnston Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 8 to 9Johnston · 0.6 mi Timber Ridge ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Johnston · 1.7 mi Cottontail Creek Montessori SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to TKAnkeny, IA · 2.2 mi Gospel Assembly Christian AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades K to 11Des Moines, IA · 2.2 mi Beaver Creek Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Johnston · 2.3 mi Samuelson Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines, IA · 2.5 mi Hoover High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Des Moines, IA · 2.6 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Lawson Elementary School serve?

Lawson Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Lawson Elementary School?

Lawson Elementary School reported 545 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 545 students and 41.1 teachers in federal data.

Is Lawson Elementary School a public or charter school?

Lawson Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Lawson Elementary School in?

Lawson Elementary School is part of Johnston Comm School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ia/johnston-comm-school-district/

Where is Lawson Elementary School located?

Lawson Elementary School is at 5450 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131. The phone number is (515) 278-0478.

How many other schools are near Lawson Elementary School?

There are 35 other schools within 5 miles of Lawson Elementary School in our directory.