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Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,021 students in Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
1,021 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#188 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.8%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
9%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
87%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,114 is higher than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,570 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$9,049 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$9,021 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,114
$18,179
Spending / Student
$24,570
$18,122
Best Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crestwood High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Schroder Dr
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2764
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2764
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 4th Ave East
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2300
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2300
Gr: K-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
1135 Canterbury St.
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-5424
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-5424
Gr: PK | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 4th Ave E
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2762
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2762
Gr: 5-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District?
Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,021 students.
What is the rank of Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District?
Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District is ranked #182 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District?
87% of Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District?
Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,570 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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