Serving 115 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Crescent Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crescent Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Crescent Elementary School's student population of 115 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crescent Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crescent Elementary School is 0.21, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#843 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
3%
7%
White
89%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crescent Elementary School's ranking?
Crescent Elementary School is ranked #843 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Crescent Elementary School often compared to?
Crescent Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like College View Elementary School, Underwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Crescent Elementary School?
115 students attend Crescent Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Crescent Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crescent Elementary School?
Crescent Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crescent Elementary School offer ?
Crescent Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Crescent Elementary School part of?
Crescent Elementary School is part of Council Bluffs Comm School District.
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