Beaver Creek Elementary School

8701 Lyndhurst
Johnston, IA 50131
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9/
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Top 20%
Serving 575 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Beaver Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 575 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 20% in IA
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • : 79% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Beaver Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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School Overview

Beaver Creek Elementary School's student population of 575 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
575 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Beaver Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beaver Creek Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#195 out of 1223 schools
(Top 20%)
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84%
68%
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79%
70%
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70-74%
63%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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Asian
9%
3%
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Hispanic
8%
14%
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Black
20%
7%
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White
59%
70%
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.60
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(22-23)
21.4%
24.7%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beaver Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Beaver Creek Elementary School is ranked #195 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Beaver Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Beaver Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry A Wallace Elementary School, Horizon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Beaver Creek Elementary School?
575 students attend Beaver Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Beaver Creek Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beaver Creek Elementary School?
Beaver Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beaver Creek Elementary School offer ?
Beaver Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Beaver Creek Elementary School part of?
Beaver Creek Elementary School is part of Johnston Comm School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 575 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • : 79% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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