Cresco Early Childhood Development Center

1135 Canterbury St.
Cresco, IA 52136
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Cresco Early Childhood Development Center serves 43 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Cresco Early Childhood Development Center's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Cresco, IA, encompassing approximately 425.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 12.3 miles and the furthest edge located 23.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cresco Early Childhood Development Center's student population of 43 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
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
43 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

The diversity score of Cresco Early Childhood Development Center is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
7%
14%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

White
91%
70%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
9%
0.17

Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
35%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Cresco Early Childhood Development Center?
43 students attend Cresco Early Childhood Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Cresco Early Childhood Development Center students are White, 7% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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 Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Cresco Early Childhood Development Center's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Cresco, IA, encompassing approximately 425.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 12.3 miles and the furthest edge located 23.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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