E A Kreft Primary School serves 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 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 (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
E A Kreft Primary School's student population of 450 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of E A Kreft Primary School 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
13:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
9%
12%

Black
1%
7%

White
84%
74%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are E A Kreft Primary School often compared to?
E A Kreft Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like College View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend E A Kreft Primary School?
450 students attend E A Kreft Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of E A Kreft Primary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E A Kreft Primary School?
E A Kreft Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does E A Kreft Primary School offer ?
E A Kreft Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is E A Kreft Primary School part of?
E A Kreft Primary School is part of Lewis Central Community School District.
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