Henry A Wallace Elementary School

Summary:

Henry A Wallace Elementary School is a highly-rated public elementary school in Johnston Community School District, serving 876 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Iowa, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for exceptional academic achievement.

Henry A Wallace Elementary School's students consistently outperform state and district averages on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP), with 92.5% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 81.3% for the district and 69% for the state. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with significant percentages of African American, Asian, and multi-racial students. Additionally, the school has a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more affluent student population compared to some nearby schools.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Johnston Community School District and surrounding areas, Henry A Wallace Elementary School stands out as a top-performing school. For example, Horizon Elementary, Timber Ridge Elementary, and Beaver Creek Elementary all have lower statewide rankings and test scores, despite being part of the same district. This highlights the exceptional academic performance and resources available at Henry A Wallace Elementary School.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6207 NW 62nd Ave
Johnston, IA 50131

(515) 278-6977

District: Johnston Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
19^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,889

Students who attend Henry A Wallace Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Summit Middle School
High:	Johnston Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 826

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.8%

Asian:

9.9%

African American:

9.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Henry A Wallace Elementary School ranks better than 96.6% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Johnston Community School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.98. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Henry A Wallace Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Johnston Community School District. Racial makeup is: White (67.8%), Asian (9.9%), African American (9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Johnston Community School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Henry A Wallace Elementary School is 16.3, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Johnston Community School District! (See more...)

Compare Henry A Wallace Elementary School employs 50.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Henry A Wallace Elementary School is $13,889, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Johnston Community School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Henry A Wallace Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Johnston Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnston Community School District 62^nd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Henry A Wallace Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	82.62	32^nd	626	94.9%
2013	87.56	10^th	624	98.4%
2014	88.81	5^th	603	99.2%
2015	88.85	10^th	616	98.4%
2016	90.22	3^rd	599	99.5%
2017	91.18	4^th	574	99.3%
2018	87.73	20^th	567	96.5%
2019	84.93	56^th	603	90.7%
2021	90.18	20^th	567	96.5%
2022	91.43	14^th	574	97.6%
2023	87.60	25^th	565	95.6%
2024	87.98	19^th	557	96.6%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3)

100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Lackluster leadership has soured our view on this school. We have 3 children at Wallace currently and have yet to see staff that demonstrate a passion for their profession. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Henry A Wallace Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	270	9	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	287
1990	317	5	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	328
1991	519	4	5	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	530
1992	559	5	18	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	586
1993	612	9	10	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	637
1994	661	10	4	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	682
1995	696	7	13	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	723
1996	696	7	13	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	723
1997	791	17	15	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	835
1998	637	16	13	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	668
1999	527	8	14	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	555
2000	565	15	10	5	0	n/a	n/a	-45	550
2001	529	5	15	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	563
2002	449	11	24	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	501
2003	449	11	24	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	501
2004	489	14	28	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	550
2005	432	13	31	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	495
2006	460	28	39	27	2	n/a	n/a	0	556
2007	456	28	43	44	2	n/a	n/a	0	573
2008	424	12	20	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	481
2009	444	17	21	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	506
2010	454	23	28	27	1	1	16	0	550
2011	446	27	32	35	1	0	13	0	554
2012	430	21	27	40	1	0	17	0	536
2013	419	17	28	27	1	1	18	0	511
2014	435	15	30	28	2	0	27	0	537
2015	455	17	28	24	2	0	24	0	550
2016	441	22	38	18	2	0	27	0	548
2017	458	27	46	25	1	1	21	0	579
2018	458	27	63	24	1	1	19	0	593
2019	654	49	83	43	2	0	34	0	865
2020	683	49	104	33	2	0	37	0	908
2021	644	49	95	39	3	0	33	0	863
2022	639	57	89	39	1	0	42	0	867
2023	624	74	74	48	4	1	51	0	876
2024	560	74	82	55	5	1	49	0	826

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Henry A Wallace Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	287	1.2	239.1	4.9
1990	328	15.0	21.8	0
1991	530	24.0	22.0	4.2
1992	586	33.0	17.7	5.8
1993	637	34.3	18.6	4.6
1994	682	36.0	18.9	5.9
1995	723	32.5	22.2	4
1996	723	32.5	22.2	4
1997	835	48.5	17.2	5.3
1998	668	33.0	20.2	5.1
1999	555	31.3	17.7	14.8
2000	550	39.2	14.0	11.1
2001	563	37.6	15.0	2.3
2002	501	35.9	14.0	6.6
2003	501	35.9	14.0	6.6
2004	550	35.0	15.7	9.6
2005	495	36.6	13.5	13.1
2006	556	37.3	14.9	18.7
2007	573	42.1	13.6	23
2008	481	34.8	13.8	10.6
2009	506	35.6	14.2	14.8
2010	550	39.1	14.0	13.5
2011	554	35.6	15.5	18.2
2012	536	38.7	13.8	12.9
2013	511	39.6	12.9	10.8
2014	537	38.3	14.0	15.1
2015	550	34.0	16.1	12.4
2016	548	31.0	17.6	13.5
2017	579	32.7	17.7	13.3
2018	593	33.0	17.9	14.8
2019	865	42.1	20.5	9.8
2020	908	49.1	18.4	6.4
2021	863	48.3	17.8	6.8
2022	867	48.1	18.0	9.2
2023	876	52.4	16.7	13.6
2024	826	50.6	16.3	15.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Henry A Wallace Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	287	1.2	239.1	4.9
1990	328	15.0	21.8	0
1991	530	24.0	22.0	4.2
1992	586	33.0	17.7	5.8
1993	637	34.3	18.6	4.6
1994	682	36.0	18.9	5.9
1995	723	32.5	22.2	4
1996	723	32.5	22.2	4
1997	835	48.5	17.2	5.3
1998	668	33.0	20.2	5.1
1999	555	31.3	17.7	14.8
2000	550	39.2	14.0	11.1
2001	563	37.6	15.0	2.3
2002	501	35.9	14.0	6.6
2003	501	35.9	14.0	6.6
2004	550	35.0	15.7	9.6
2005	495	36.6	13.5	13.1
2006	556	37.3	14.9	18.7
2007	573	42.1	13.6	23
2008	481	34.8	13.8	10.6
2009	506	35.6	14.2	14.8
2010	550	39.1	14.0	13.5
2011	554	35.6	15.5	18.2
2012	536	38.7	13.8	12.9
2013	511	39.6	12.9	10.8
2014	537	38.3	14.0	15.1
2015	550	34.0	16.1	12.4
2016	548	31.0	17.6	13.5
2017	579	32.7	17.7	13.3
2018	593	33.0	17.9	14.8
2019	865	42.1	20.5	9.8
2020	908	49.1	18.4	6.4
2021	863	48.3	17.8	6.8
2022	867	48.1	18.0	9.2
2023	876	52.4	16.7	13.6
2024	826	50.6	16.3	15.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Henry A Wallace Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$515 (3.7%)	$13,374 (96.3%)	$13,889

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Henry A Wallace Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 56^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 25^th of 565 Elementary schools	4.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Henry A Wallace Elementary School)	86.9	89.2	2.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Johnston Community School District)	76.4	81.4	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Henry A Wallace Elementary School)	87.9	88.3	0.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Johnston Community School District)	85.2	85.4	0.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Henry A Wallace Elementary School)	90.7	92.5	1.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Johnston Community School District)	81.3	85.7	4.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Henry A Wallace Elementary School)	92.6	91.5	1.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Johnston Community School District)	85.4	82.4	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Henry A Wallace Elementary School)	69.5	88.5	19%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Johnston Community School District)	73.7	78.1	4.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Henry A Wallace Elementary School)	89.5	89.3	0.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Johnston Community School District)	82.1	82.9	0.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	865	876	1.3%
African American	49	74	51%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	83	74	10.8%
Hispanic	43	48	11.6%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	654	624	4.6%
Two or More Races	34	51	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	9.8%	13.6%	3.8%

Schools Near Henry A Wallace Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Henry A Wallace Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6207 NW 62nd Ave	Johnston	50131	Polk County	Johnston Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 278-6977	826	51	16.3	15.3%	560 (67.8%)	74 (9.0%)	55 (6.7%)	82 (9.9%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (5.9%)	88	19^th of 557 public elementary schools	96.6%		87.6	25^th of 565 public elementary schools	95.6%	6	85.7	86.6	92.5	89.8	84.9	94.4	80.4	$13,889	$515	$13,374
Lawson Elementary School	Public	K-5	5450 NW 62nd Ave	Johnston	50131	Polk County	Johnston Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 278-0478	595	41	14.6	37.5%	389 (65.4%)	49 (8.2%)	45 (7.6%)	74 (12.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.1%)	69.2	170^th of 557 public elementary schools	69.5%		65.8	194^th of 565 public elementary schools	65.7%	24	85.1	76.2	75.6	89.7	77.2	77.8	60.0	$12,603	$730	$11,873
Timber Ridge Elementary	Public	K-5	7370 NW 54th AVE	Johnston	50131	Polk County	Johnston Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 331-4379	663	46	14.4	34.4%	403 (60.8%)	62 (9.4%)	64 (9.7%)	88 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (6.5%)	60.6	247^th of 557 public elementary schools	55.7%		72.5	143^rd of 565 public elementary schools	74.7%	104	63.7	72.0	74.0	78.8	78.0	75.0	70.0	$11,886	$401	$11,485
Beaver Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	8701 Lyndhurst	Johnston	50131	Polk County	Johnston Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 278-6228	564	37	15.1	31.6%	350 (62.1%)	95 (16.8%)	35 (6.2%)	49 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	33 (5.9%)	78.3	81^st of 557 public elementary schools	85.5%		81.3	70^th of 565 public elementary schools	87.6%	11	74.0	86.8	85.9	78.1	78.0	91.9	76.8	$12,513	$534	$11,980
Horizon Elementary	Public	K-5	5905 N W 100th Street	Johnston	50131	Polk County	Johnston Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 986-1121	673	46	14.5	40.3%	402 (59.7%)	110 (16.3%)	79 (11.7%)	51 (7.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.3%)	69	173^rd of 557 public elementary schools	68.9%		66.6	187^th of 565 public elementary schools	66.9%	14	79.5	77.8	77.6	80.4	77.8	74.1	69.0	$12,602	$637	$11,965
Samuelson Elementary School	Public	K-5	3929 Bel-Aire Rd	Des Moines	50310	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8441	384	34	11.4	72.9%	81 (21.1%)	97 (25.3%)	56 (14.6%)	124 (32.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	22 (5.7%)	13.8	493^rd of 557 public elementary schools	11.5%		14.2	510^th of 565 public elementary schools	9.7%	17	46.4	52.9	51.7	60.7	52.9	60.0	36.7	$15,980	$1,376	$14,603
Olmsted Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7110 Prairie Avenue	Urbandale	50322	Polk County	Urbandale Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 457-5100	641	48	13.3	45.4%	359 (56.0%)	88 (13.7%)	80 (12.5%)	72 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	39 (6.1%)	44.7	366^th of 557 public elementary schools	34.3%		45.2	366^th of 565 public elementary schools	35.2%		56.0	76.5	72.4	68.1	62.2	72.1	58.1
Moore Elementary School	Public	K-5	3725 52nd St	Des Moines	50310	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8426	298	24	12.5	63.8%	101 (33.9%)	66 (22.1%)	64 (21.5%)	33 (11.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (11.1%)	10.4	510^th of 557 public elementary schools	8.4%		12.2	515^th of 565 public elementary schools	8.8%	5	38.8	66.7	38.9	55.1	49.1	30.6	22.2	$16,099	$1,236	$14,863
Karen Acres Elementary School	Public	K-5	3500 74th St	Urbandale	50322	Polk County	Urbandale Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 457-5700	244	20	12.2	48.4%	128 (52.5%)	13 (5.3%)	53 (21.7%)	36 (14.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.3%)	57.8	271^st of 557 public elementary schools	51.3%		67.8	183^rd of 565 public elementary schools	67.6%	88	55.3	82.9	76.9	71.1	73.2	71.8	71.8	$13,768	$98	$13,670
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	4000 Lower Beaver Rd	Des Moines	50310	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 242-8213	215	11	19.1	79.1%	64 (29.8%)	46 (21.4%)	34 (15.8%)	51 (23.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	17 (7.9%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Henry A Wallace Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Henry A Wallace Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Henry A Wallace Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Summit Middle School
High : Johnston Senior High School

What district is Henry A Wallace Elementary School in?

Johnston Community School District

How many students attend Henry A Wallace Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 826 students attended Henry A Wallace Elementary School.

Is Henry A Wallace Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Henry A Wallace Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 19^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Henry A Wallace Elementary School?

Students at Henry A Wallace Elementary School are 68% White, 10% Asian, 9% African American, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

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