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
16:1

Math Proficiency
85%

Reading Proficiency
86%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

86%

Math Proficiency

85%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 54	Full Time Teachers 54
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 52.5%	Male 47.5%
White 64.6%	Black 10.4%
Hispanic 9.2%	Asian 8.4%
Two or more races 7.3%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

8/15/2025

I've had nothing but positive experiences with this school. They've accomodated all our special needs with understanding and kindness. Their communication skills are excellent and we appreciate that they focus on teaching kids what they need to know, not propaganda garbage.

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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$202K - $1.3M

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Average Home Value

$364,008

Median Lot Size

12,196 Sq Ft

% Renters

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Average Household Income

$97,807

% of College Grads

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Iowa Polk County Johnston 50131 Central Johnston

Henry A. Wallace Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Johnston, IA and is served by the Johnston Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 867 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 85% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 86% are proficient in reading. Henry A. Wallace Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $364,008. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hoover High School, Johnston Senior High School, Urbandale High School, and more. Learn more about what Johnston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Henry A. Wallace Elementary School.

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