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Lawson Elementary School vs. Jordan Creek Elementary School

Should you attend Lawson Elementary School or Jordan Creek Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Lawson Elementary School
5450 Nw 62nd Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Jordan Creek Elementary School
4105 Fuller Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 595 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lawson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 646 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jordan Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-6
Total Students
595 students
646 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lawson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jordan Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lawson Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jordan Creek Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lawson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jordan Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lawson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Johnston Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jordan Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Des Moines Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#420 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
#301 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lawson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jordan Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
78%
(Top 30% in IA)
83%
(Top 20% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Johnston Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jordan Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
76%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Johnston Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jordan Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Johnston Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jordan Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lawson Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jordan Creek Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
55
Kindergarten Students
122
70
Grade 1 Students
98
78
Grade 2 Students
85
100
Grade 3 Students
89
77
Grade 4 Students
106
75
Grade 5 Students
95
111
Grade 6 Students
-
80
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Jordan Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the West Des Moines Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Asian
13%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lawson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Johnston Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jordan Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Des Moines Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lawson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Johnston Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jordan Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Des Moines Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lawson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Johnston Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jordan Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Des Moines Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
65%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lawson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Johnston Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jordan Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Des Moines Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lawson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Johnston Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jordan Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Des Moines Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lawson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Johnston Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jordan Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lawson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Johnston Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jordan Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lawson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Johnston Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jordan Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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