Irving Elementary School (Closed 2006)
- Irving Elementary School served 186 students in grades 4-5.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered | Grades 4-5 |
Total Students | 186 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Definition of Terms 2005-2006 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | n/a |
Asian | n/a | 3% |
Hispanic | 1% | 11% |
Black | 1% | 6% |
White | 97% | 76% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.41 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 33% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Creston Community School District |
Source: 2005-2006 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Irving Elementary School is Creston High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Creston Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Creston Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Creston Creston Early Childhood Center Grades: PK-K | 121 students
0.1 miles
901 N Elm St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2724 0.1 PK-K 121 - Creston Creston High School Grades: 9-12 | 468 students
0.3 miles
601 W Townline
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2116 0.3 9-12 468 - Creston Creston Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 508 students
0.5 miles
805 Academic Ave
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-1155 0.5 1-5 508 - Creston Creston Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 329 students
0.5 miles
805 Academic Ave.
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2129 0.5 6-8 329 - Afton East Union Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 273 students
9.1 miles
1916 High School Dr.
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-5411 9.1 PK-5 273
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