Henry A. Wallace Elementary School

Henry A Wallace Elementary School serves over 800 students in the Central Johnston neighborhood.

Children enjoy the Central Johnston outdoors at Henry A Wallace Elementary School's playground.

Henry A Wallace Elementary School serves Central Johnston and the surrounding areas.

Henry A Wallace Elementary shares a campus with Johnston Middle School.

Ample playground space ensures fun recess time for students.

Henry A. Wallace Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

6207 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA

Central Johnston Neighborhood

Johnston Community School District

867 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
90%

Reading Proficiency
91%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

91%

Math Proficiency

90%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

17:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

6.1%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

863:1

Student Diversity

Female

50.1%

Male

49.9%

White

71.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

8.4%

Black

8.4%

Two or more races

5.8%

Hispanic

5.5%

Native American

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

5/27/2025

If I could leave 0 stars my review would be more accurate.

1.0 parent

8/31/2022

If you love your child and want them in a safe environment, do NOT let them attend Wallace.

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About Central Johnston

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List Price Range

$225K - $1.5M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$351,986

Median Lot Size

12,196 Sq Ft

% Renters

68%

Household Income

$97,807

% of College Grads

59%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,069 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

88.3%

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Hoover High School

9th to 12th
Public

C+

Johnston Senior High School

10th to 12th
Public

A-

Urbandale High School

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Terra Park

Fishing
Lake
Playground

Lew Clarkson Park

Ray Schleihs Park

Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails

Morningside Park

Trails
Playground

Beaver Creek Natural Resource Center

Bike Trails
Trails
Hiking

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