Total enrollment
7,339
+57 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
8 schools in Johnston
Iowa · Public K-12
8 public K-12 schools, 7,339 students, one city. That is the Johnston entry on the numbers, with a mix of 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
7-year change in Johnston
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
64%
was 74%
% Hispanic
8%
was 6%
% Black
12%
was 8%
% Asian
10%
was 8%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 575 |
| Henry A Wallace Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 840 |
| Horizon Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 613 |
| Johnston Middle School | High | 08-09 | 1,161 |
| Johnston Senior High School | High | 10-12 | 1,820 |
| Lawson Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 545 |
| Summit Middle School | Middle | 06-07 | 1,118 |
| Timber Ridge Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 667 |
About Johnston
Johnston is a moderately sized Iowa city in terms of public-school footprint, with 8 schools and 7,339 students total.
In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
Schools in Johnston average about 917 students each, 144% higher than the Iowa norm.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Johnston has remained close to its prior level since SY 2017-18, moving from about 7,282 students to 7,339. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 74% to 64%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Johnston discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.