Creston Early Childhood Center serves 142 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Attendance Zone: Creston Early Childhood Center serves the eastern part of Creston, IA, covering an area of approximately 173.4 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Creston Early Childhood Center's student population of 142 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
142 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
Average Class Size
22 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Creston Early Childhood Center is 0.19, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
2%
7%
White
90%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Creston Early Childhood Center?
142 students attend Creston Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Creston Early Childhood Center students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Creston Early Childhood Center?
Creston Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Creston Early Childhood Center offer ?
Creston Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Creston Early Childhood Center part of?
Creston Early Childhood Center is part of Creston Comm School District.
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