Beaver Creek Elementary School vs Lawson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 3.8 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
Lawson Elementary School
Johnston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
545 students
| Measure | Beaver Creek Elementary School Johnston, Iowa | Lawson Elementary School Johnston, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #134 of 654 | #60 of 654 |
| National rank | #3026 of 50,301 | #1640 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 575 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.7% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 86% |
| city | Johnston | Johnston |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.0 vs 83.7).
- •Lawson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 79%).
- •Lawson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 73%).
- •Beaver Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 33.2%).
- •Lawson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.4).
- •Beaver Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 545.
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 Lawson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lawson Elementary School ranks higher (87.0 vs 83.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Beaver Creek Elementary School and Lawson Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Johnston and Johnston in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beaver Creek Elementary School: 575. Lawson Elementary School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beaver Creek Elementary School and Lawson Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Beaver Creek Elementary School is 134th of 654 and Lawson Elementary School is 60th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).