Timber Ridge Elementary

www.johnstoncsd.org/school/timber-ridge-elementary/

662 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Timber Ridge Elementary, located in Johnston, Iowa, serves as a vital component of the Johnston Community School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on the holistic development of its students. With a strong commitment to academic excellence, Timber Ridge utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for future educational success, emphasizing both core subjects and the social-emotional skills necessary for collaborative learning.

Beyond its academic programming, Timber Ridge is known for its strong connection to the local community and its focus on creating an inclusive atmosphere. The school emphasizes clear communication with families and encourages parental involvement to enrich the student experience. By leveraging modern educational resources and maintaining a staff dedicated to personalized instruction, Timber Ridge Elementary strives to cultivate a safe, innovative, and nurturing space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within the broader Johnston school system.

662

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Timber Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	420
Hispanic	55
Black	53
Asian	93
Two or More	41

White
420 (63.4 %)
Asian
93 (14.0 %)
Hispanic
55 (8.3 %)
Black
53 (8.0 %)
Two or More
41 (6.2 %)

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)331-4379
Website:	http://www.johnstoncsd.org/school/timber-ridge-elementary/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	662
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	155
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 118

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 100