E A Kreft Primary School serves 502 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Attendance Zone: E A Kreft Primary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Council Bluffs, IA, encompassing approximately 67 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.2 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 10.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
E A Kreft Primary School's student population of 502 students has grown by 11% 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
502 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring Excellence!
School Rankings
The diversity score of E A Kreft Primary School is 0.36, 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
15:1
14:1
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
2%
7%
White
79%
70%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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, Treynor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend E A Kreft Primary School?
502 students attend E A Kreft Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of E A Kreft Primary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 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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