Irving Elementary School (Closed 2006)

Irving Elementary School serves 186 students in grades 4-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
186 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
97%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Irving Elementary School?
186 students attend Irving Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Irving Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Irving Elementary School?
Irving Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Irving Elementary School offer ?
Irving Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Irving Elementary School part of?
Irving Elementary School is part of Creston Community School District.

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