Lawson Elementary School

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

545 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.

545

Total Students

41.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lawson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	336
Hispanic	43
Black	51
Asian	77
Two or More	37
Pacific Islander	1

White
336 (61.7%)
Asian
77 (14.1%)
Black
51 (9.4%)
Hispanic
43 (7.9%)
Two or More
37 (6.8%)
Pacific Islander
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:	545
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
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 89

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 104