Lawson Elementary School vs Timber Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawson Elementary School
Johnston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
545 students
Timber Ridge Elementary
Johnston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
667 students
| Measure | Lawson Elementary School Johnston, Iowa | Timber Ridge Elementary Johnston, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #60 of 654 | #93 of 654 |
| National rank | #1640 of 50,301 | #2181 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 545 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 27.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 83% |
| city | Johnston | Johnston |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.0 vs 85.6).
- •Lawson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 83%).
- •Lawson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Timber Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.3% vs 33.2%).
- •Lawson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.2).
- •Timber Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 667 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 Lawson Elementary School better than Timber Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lawson Elementary School ranks higher (87.0 vs 85.6 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 Lawson Elementary School and Timber Ridge Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Johnston and Johnston in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawson Elementary School: 545. Timber Ridge Elementary: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawson Elementary School and Timber Ridge Elementary rank in Iowa?
Lawson Elementary School is 60th of 654 and Timber Ridge Elementary is 93rd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).