Creston Early Childhood Center
Creston Early Childhood Center serves 104 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Students: 104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Creston Early Childhood Center's student population of 104 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
104 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Creston Early Childhood Center is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
8%
12%

Black
1%
7%

White
84%
74%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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