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Lawson Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Johnston, Iowa|Johnston Comm School District

Johnston, IA 50131

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Aug
10
Mon
New Teacher OrientationEvent
Aug
13
Thu
Staff Professional Development DaysStaff Day

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Aug
24
Mon
First Day of School K-12Event

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Aug
24
Mon
Early Dismissalhalf_day

First Day of School K-12

Aug
26
Wed
No School for KindergartenEvent
Sep
1
Tue
First Day of PreschoolEvent

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School Profile

Grades
K–5
Enrollment
595
Student:Teacher
14.9:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Johnston Comm School District
Econ. Disadvantaged
37.5%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
68%
40th percentile in IA
Math Proficiency
75%
72th percentile in IA
Chronic Absenteeism
6.1%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
44 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.5:1
Near average in IA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
603
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
43.44
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Nurses
1
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,378
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$8,017
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$17,737
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 4%State 46%Local 50%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$287,903
+1.5% 1yr+27.9% 5yr
Des Moines, IA metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
17.6%
Below 150% poverty line
4.5%
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Uninsured residents
7.6%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
801
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
761
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

545
Current enrollment
Declining(-13% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 10, 2026
New Teacher Orientation
Event
Thu, Aug 13, 2026
Staff Professional Development Days
Staff Day
Mon, Aug 24, 2026
First Day of School K-12
Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

DateEvent
Tue, Sep 1, 2026
First Day of Preschool

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lawson Elementary School

As of the most recent data, 595 students are enrolled at Lawson Elementary School. It is a Primary school within the local district.

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