Creston Elementary School

Summary:

Creston Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 1-5 in the Creston Community School District in Creston, Iowa, with a student population of around 410. While the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Iowa elementary schools according to the SchoolDigger rankings, there are several key insights that differentiate it from nearby schools.

Creston Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (around 90%) compared to the state average, and its test scores on the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) are generally below the state averages, especially in math and science. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (over 55%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. However, Creston Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of around 11-12 students per teacher, which is better than the state average and some nearby schools.

When comparing Creston Elementary to nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. For example, Creston Early Childhood Center, also in the Creston district, has a higher percentage of white students and lower free/reduced lunch rates than Creston Elementary. Additionally, schools like Diagonal Elementary, Nodaway Valley Elementary, and Lenox Elementary all outperform Creston Elementary on test scores and have higher SchoolDigger rankings, despite serving similar rural/small-town communities.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 805 Academic Ave
       Creston, IA  50801


(641) 782-1155

District: Creston Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
355th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,712 Help


Students who attend Creston Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Creston Middle School
High:    Creston High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  410

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.8%
Hispanic:
6.1%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Creston Elementary School ranks worse than 63.7% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.8%), Hispanic (6.1%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Creston Elementary School is 11.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Creston Elementary School is $12,712.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Creston Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Creston Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Creston Community School District 191st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Creston Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 14.97 580th 626 7.3%
2013 24.89 543rd 624 13.0%
2014 28.99 496th 603 17.7%
2015 37.45 461st 616 25.2%
2016 37.32 453rd 599 24.4%
2017 38.02 424th 574 26.1%
2018 31.05 442nd 567 22.0%
2019 36.82 425th 603 29.5%
2021 27.30 457th 567 19.4%
2022 43.54 367th 574 36.1%
2023 38.74 406th 565 28.1%
2024 46.19 355th 557 36.3%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Creston Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Creston Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 486 8 6 10 3 n/a n/a 0 513
2007 487 13 6 6 4 n/a n/a 0 516
2008 447 13 7 6 3 n/a n/a 0 476
2009 487 20 7 13 3 n/a n/a 0 530
2010 429 7 6 19 1 1 15 0 478
2011 433 5 3 21 1 1 15 0 479
2012 473 12 4 22 1 1 14 0 527
2013 465 15 3 26 1 0 13 0 523
2014 478 10 6 27 0 0 12 0 533
2015 474 11 8 31 0 0 13 0 537
2016 484 10 10 29 1 0 15 0 549
2017 465 6 7 29 1 0 13 0 521
2018 454 4 3 32 1 0 14 0 508
2019 416 6 4 30 1 0 13 0 470
2020 400 7 1 24 2 2 11 0 447
2021 382 3 0 26 2 2 6 0 421
2022 372 1 0 29 1 2 11 0 416
2023 368 5 0 25 1 0 11 0 410

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Creston Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 513 41.0 12.5 47
2007 516 41.0 12.6 48.4
2008 476 40.0 11.9 47.9
2009 530 41.0 12.9 48.5
2010 478 41.5 11.5 52.7
2011 479 42.3 11.3 57.8
2012 527 44.6 11.8 59.8
2013 523 45.3 11.5 58.7
2014 533 42.9 12.4 61
2015 537 40.0 13.4 57.5
2016 549 41.0 13.3 59.7
2017 521 40.8 12.7 63.5
2018 508 39.8 12.7 62
2019 470 39.8 11.8 69.4
2020 447 40.8 10.9 67.3
2021 421 39.3 10.7 60.6
2022 416 34.8 11.9 53.8
2023 410 34.8 11.7 55.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Creston Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 513 41.0 12.5 47
2007 516 41.0 12.6 48.4
2008 476 40.0 11.9 47.9
2009 530 41.0 12.9 48.5
2010 478 41.5 11.5 52.7
2011 479 42.3 11.3 57.8
2012 527 44.6 11.8 59.8
2013 523 45.3 11.5 58.7
2014 533 42.9 12.4 61
2015 537 40.0 13.4 57.5
2016 549 41.0 13.3 59.7
2017 521 40.8 12.7 63.5
2018 508 39.8 12.7 62
2019 470 39.8 11.8 69.4
2020 447 40.8 10.9 67.3
2021 421 39.3 10.7 60.6
2022 416 34.8 11.9 53.8
2023 410 34.8 11.7 55.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Creston Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,418 (11.2%) $11,294 (88.8%) $12,712

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Creston Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 425th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 406th of 565 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Creston Elementary School)45.856.8
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Creston Community School District)45.856.8
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Creston Elementary School)49.460.8
 11.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Creston Community School District)49.460.8
 11.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Creston Elementary School)6572
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Creston Community School District)6572
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Creston Elementary School)64.167.1
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Creston Community School District)64.167.1
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Creston Elementary School)71.365.1
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Creston Community School District)71.365.1
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Creston Elementary School)76.267.5
 8.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Creston Community School District)76.267.5
 8.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students470410
 12.8%
African American65
 16.7%
American Indian11
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic3025
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White416368
 11.5%
Two or More Races1311
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.4%55.1%
 14.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Creston Elementary School

Students who attend Creston Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Creston Middle School
High : Creston High School

Creston Elementary School ranks 355th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Creston Elementary School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 410 students attended Creston Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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