- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Johnston, IA
Henry a Wallace Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Henry a Wallace Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191545002018
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry a Wallace Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Johnston · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry a Wallace Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry a Wallace Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Johnston, IA.
School address
District: Johnston Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191545002018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Henry a Wallace Elementary School shrank from 876 students in 2022-23 to 826 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.4 → 50.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 191545002018 · Johnston, IA Other · MID · TRAD
840 enr · 16.2:1 · 11.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnston Senior High School (1,820 students)
Henry a Wallace Elementary School shrank from 876 students in 2022-23 to 826 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 52.4 → 50.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Henry a Wallace Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Johnston Senio
Johnston Senior High School
1,820 students
- Johnston Middl
Johnston Middle School
1,161 students
- Summit Middle
Summit Middle School
1,118 students
- This school
Henry a Wallace Elementary School
840 students
- Timber Ridge E 667
Timber Ridge Elementary
667 students
- Horizon Elemen 613
Horizon Elementary
613 students
What this shows Henry a Wallace Elementary School reports 840 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry a Wallace Elementary School compares
Henry a Wallace Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 68% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 840 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
840
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 78% in Iowa - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,286
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 840 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.1%
Asian 10.0%
African American 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Henry a Wallace Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Johnston Comm School District reports $12,286 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henry a Wallace Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnston Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timber Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry a Wallace Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Johnston
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~840 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henry a Wallace Elementary School
How many students attend Henry a Wallace Elementary School?
Henry a Wallace Elementary School has 840 students enrolled. It is a public school in Johnston, IA. CCD year-over-year: 876 (2022-23) → 826 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry a Wallace Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry a Wallace Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henry a Wallace Elementary School?
11.5% of students at Henry a Wallace Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry a Wallace Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Henry a Wallace Elementary School is White at 65.1% of enrollment, in Johnston, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry a Wallace Elementary School?
Henry a Wallace Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Henry a Wallace Elementary School rank among public schools in Johnston?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry a Wallace Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Johnston, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Johnston on the city page.
What other schools are in Johnston Comm School District?
Besides Henry a Wallace Elementary School, Johnston Comm School District also operates Johnston Senior High School (1,820 students), Johnston Middle School (1,161 students), and Summit Middle School (1,118 students). See the Johnston Comm School District district page for the complete list.