Crestwood Elementary School

1000 4th Ave East
Cresco, IA 52136
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Crestwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than 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 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 50% in IA
  • : 63% (Btm 50%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Crestwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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School Overview

Crestwood Elementary School's student population of 423 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
423 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Crestwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crestwood Elementary School is 0.17, 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)
#586 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
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63%
64%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Crestwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
72%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
6%
12%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
91%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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

What is Crestwood Elementary School's ranking?
Crestwood Elementary School is ranked #586 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Crestwood Elementary School often compared to?
Crestwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Winneshiek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Crestwood Elementary School?
423 students attend Crestwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Crestwood Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crestwood Elementary School?
Crestwood Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crestwood Elementary School offer ?
Crestwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Crestwood Elementary School part of?
Crestwood Elementary School is part of Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 63% (Btm 50%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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