Lawson Elementary School
Grades: K-5
Students: 607
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 13:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 585:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
5450 Northwest 62nd Avenue
Johnston, IA 50131
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-0478
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
7/10
4/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness4/10
Read what parents are saying about Lawson Elementary School
All my teachers were great, except for one. You know who you are.
Posted by a community member on 6/29/2023Our experience with this school was disheartening. We moved our child to an expensive private school and our child thrived. Now our kid's around smarter, more affluent kids and loving every second of it. I feel bad for the families who can't afford to leave because a lot of kids are being bullied an
Posted by a parent on 2/24/2017I am truly sorry for the poor experience the other parent had - we have had two boys go through Lawson (still one in 5th) and it has been a terrific experience all around. I have been welcomed to be involved in the school, with their education and, when needed, behavior issues. I strongly disagree w
Posted by a parent on 2/10/2017If given the opportunity to change districts, I would NEVER send my child to this school, again. I can not accurately convey my immense dislike of this school and it's principal. If your child has health issues or disabilities, do not attend this school, as the principal has no intent to provide the
Posted by a community member on 2/8/2017Don't purchase a home in this school district. Everyone who knows better will tell you that Horizon and Beaver Creek are the places to be in Johnston. Here you will find a pervasive atmosphere of bullying -- for both boys and girls -- starting around 2nd or 3rd grade. (In 2013,. a second graded brou
Posted by a community member on 9/11/2015Nearby Schools
Browse other schools near Lawson Elementary SchoolJohnston schools - Lawson Elementary School is located at 5450 Northwest 62nd Avenue, Johnston IA 50131. Lawson Elementary School is in the Johnston Community School District. Lawson Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-5.
