E A Kreft Primary School serves 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
E A Kreft Primary School's student population of 504 students has grown 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
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1995
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Inspiring Excellence!
School Rankings
The diversity score of E A Kreft Primary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
78%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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, Treynor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend E A Kreft Primary School?
504 students attend E A Kreft Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of E A Kreft Primary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E A Kreft Primary School?
E A Kreft Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is E A Kreft Primary School part of?
E A Kreft Primary School is part of Lewis Central Comm School District.
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