| Metric | Johnston Community School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 7,487 | 3,700 | ↑ Larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $11,000/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | ≈ Near avg |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 8/10 — Good | — | Top 10% in IA |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston Community School District (this district) | 8/10 | 73rd | 7,487 |
| South Hamilton Community School District | 9/10 | 89th | 690 |
| Webster City Community School District | 5/10 | 40th | 1,827 |
| Greene County Community School District | 2/10 | 11th | 1,259 |
🔢 Show the math behind this rating
Ranked against 316 rated districts in IA → 73rd percentile → 8/10.
Source: Iowa Dept. of Education ISASP, grades 3–8 ELA & Math, Proficient, 2024–25 school year. Full methodology →
- Henry A Wallace Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 840 students
- Timber Ridge Elementary — Grades K–5 · 667 students
- Horizon Elementary — Grades K–5 · 613 students
- Beaver Creek Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 575 students
- Lawson Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 545 students
- Summit Middle School — Grades 6–7 · 1,118 students
- Johnston Senior High School — Grades 10–12 · 1,820 students
- Johnston Middle School — Grades 8–9 · 1,161 students
About Johnston Community School District
Johnston Community School District serves zip code 50131, covering Johnston, Iowa with grades Pre-K – 12th. Whether you’re researching a move, evaluating a home purchase, or preparing to enroll a child, the sections below give you a complete picture of this district’s resources, size, and what its rating means for your family.
Understanding the 8/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Johnston Community School District 8 out of 10 — above average among Iowa public school districts. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in Iowa’s ISASP grades 3–8 ELA & Math assessments (2024–25 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Iowa is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
Johnston Community School District earns an above-average rating, with reading and math proficiency rates stronger than most other districts in Iowa. Above-average districts generally show solid and consistent academic results across their schools. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful academic strengths. Research the specific schools assigned to your address — even above-average districts have variation between individual buildings.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 50131
Children in zip code 50131 are assigned to Johnston Community School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 50131, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Johnston Community School District at (515)278-0470 or visit www.johnstoncsd.org/. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Iowa districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Johnston
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Johnston Community School District serves zip code 50131, homes in and around zip code 50131 often carry a measurable premium over comparable properties in adjacent lower-rated districts. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Iowa, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Johnston Community School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 50131.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Johnston Community School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 50131 data.