Beaver Creek Elementary School vs Horizon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaver Creek Elementary School
Johnston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
575 students
Horizon Elementary
Johnston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students
| Measure | Beaver Creek Elementary School Johnston, Iowa | Horizon Elementary Johnston, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #134 of 654 | #150 of 654 |
| National rank | #3026 of 50,301 | #3429 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 575 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.7% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 82% |
| city | Johnston | Johnston |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (83.7 vs 82.9).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 73%).
- •Beaver Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 35.9%).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.4).
- •Horizon Elementary is the larger school with 613 students compared with 575.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beaver Creek Elementary School better than Horizon Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beaver Creek Elementary School and Horizon Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Johnston and Johnston in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beaver Creek Elementary School: 575. Horizon Elementary: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beaver Creek Elementary School and Horizon Elementary rank in Iowa?
Beaver Creek Elementary School is 134th of 654 and Horizon Elementary is 150th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).