Beaver Creek Elementary School

www.johnstoncsd.org/school/beaver-creek-elementary/

575 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Beaver Creek Elementary School is a public school located in Johnston, Iowa, serving students in the Johnston Community School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of the Johnston district, Beaver Creek focuses on preparing students for success through a curriculum that aligns with state standards while incorporating innovative teaching practices and modern educational resources.

The school is known for its strong community involvement and dedication to creating an inclusive culture where every child feels valued. By prioritizing collaboration between teachers, parents, and students, Beaver Creek Elementary strives to build a foundation for lifelong learning. With a focus on small-group instruction and differentiated learning, the faculty aims to meet the unique needs of a diverse student body, helping them reach their full potential within a safe and encouraging environment.

575

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beaver Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	339
Hispanic	45
Black	115
Asian	50
Two or More	24
Pacific Islander	2

White
339 (59.0%)
Black
115 (20.0%)
Asian
50 (8.7%)
Hispanic
45 (7.8%)
Two or More
24 (4.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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)278-6228
Website:	http://www.johnstoncsd.org/school/beaver-creek-elementary/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 86

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 107