Cresco Early Childhood Development Center

1135 Canterbury St.
Cresco, IA 52136
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Cresco Early Childhood Development Center serves 52 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 52 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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Cresco Early Childhood Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Cresco Early Childhood Development Center's student population of 52 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
52 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Cresco Early Childhood Development Center is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
12%
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Black
n/a
7%
White
92%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Cresco Early Childhood Development Center?
52 students attend Cresco Early Childhood Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Cresco Early Childhood Development Center students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cresco Early Childhood Development Center?
Cresco Early Childhood Development Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cresco Early Childhood Development Center offer ?
Cresco Early Childhood Development Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cresco Early Childhood Development Center part of?
Cresco Early Childhood Development Center is part of Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 52 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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