Lawson Elementary School

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

607 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lawson Elementary School, located in Johnston, Iowa, is a key component of the Johnston Community School District. It serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community, focusing on providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of lifelong learning skills. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to engage actively in their education and participate in a variety of school activities.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Lawson Elementary is known for maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider Johnston community. By emphasizing collaborative communication and community involvement, the school aims to create a nurturing atmosphere that prepares students for success in their future academic endeavors. Its location in the growing Johnston area allows it to leverage district-wide resources while maintaining the tight-knit, student-centered culture characteristic of a neighborhood elementary school.

607

Total Students

40.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lawson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	399
Hispanic	45
Black	46
Asian	76
Two or More	40
American Indian	1

White
399 (65.7 %)
Asian
76 (12.5 %)
Black
46 (7.6 %)
Hispanic
45 (7.4 %)
Two or More
40 (6.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Johnston Comm School District
Phone:	(515)278-0478
Website:	http://www.johnstoncsd.org/school/lawson-elementary/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	607
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	166
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 134

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 99