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Crestwood Elementary School

Summary:

Crestwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cresco, Iowa, serving 425 students in grades K-6 as part of the Howard-Winneshiek Community School District. The school consistently performs above the state average in academic assessments, with strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels.

Crestwood Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with 88.71% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the state average and nearby schools in the Decorah Community School District. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 54.35%, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. Despite this, Crestwood Elementary maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 10.4 students per teacher, lower than the nearby schools.

While Crestwood Elementary's academic performance is consistently strong, its statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, from 262 out of 574 Iowa elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 340 out of 565 in 2022-2023. This trend may warrant further investigation, but the school's overall academic excellence, as evidenced by its high test scores and low student-teacher ratio, make it a standout option for families in the Cresco area. The school's performance also compares favorably to the nearby Turkey Valley Elementary School, which is a high-performing school in the region.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1000 4th Ave East
       Cresco, IA  52136

(563) 547-2001

District: Howard-Winneshiek Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
255th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,154 Help


Students who attend Crestwood Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Crestwood High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  456

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.0%
Hispanic:
7.0%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Crestwood Elementary School ranks better than 54.2% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.16. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89%), Hispanic (7%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crestwood Elementary School is 11.4. (See more...)
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Compare Crestwood Elementary School employs 39.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crestwood Elementary School is $15,154.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Howard-Winneshiek Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Howard-Winneshiek Community School District 118th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Crestwood Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 42.65 435th 626 30.5%
2013 29.65 518th 624 17.0%
2014 30.87 487th 603 19.2%
2015 47.44 408th 616 33.8%
2016 56.61 316th 599 47.2%
2017 52.71 338th 574 41.1%
2018 44.70 372nd 567 34.4%
2019 46.46 362nd 603 40.0%
2021 54.57 291st 567 48.7%
2022 58.09 262nd 574 54.4%
2023 48.20 340th 565 39.8%
2024 60.16 255th 557 54.2%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Crestwood Elementary School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Crestwood Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 304 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1989 337 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1990 338 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1991 335 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1992 369 0 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 375
1993 363 0 6 2 1 n/a n/a 0 372
1994 380 0 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1995 394 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1996 394 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1997 367 1 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1998 349 2 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1999 311 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2000 373 7 5 2 0 n/a n/a -26 361
2001 365 6 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2002 356 4 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2003 356 4 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2004 379 3 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2005 342 1 8 0 2 n/a n/a 0 353
2006 340 1 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2007 371 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2008 343 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2009 341 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2010 326 1 4 10 3 0 9 0 353
2011 431 1 4 14 4 0 10 0 464
2012 343 1 3 15 0 0 10 0 372
2013 355 2 3 15 0 0 9 0 384
2014 356 1 1 23 1 0 9 0 391
2015 409 0 1 15 0 0 14 0 439
2016 476 1 0 18 0 0 13 0 508
2017 469 2 1 26 0 0 11 0 509
2018 431 2 2 19 0 0 17 0 471
2019 431 2 3 26 0 0 13 0 475
2020 393 1 2 28 0 0 12 0 436
2021 375 0 4 26 0 0 10 0 415
2022 384 0 2 26 0 0 11 0 423
2023 377 0 2 33 0 0 13 0 425
2024 406 1 1 32 1 0 15 0 456

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 Crestwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 305 16.6 18.3 19.7
1989 339 18.4 18.4 20.4
1990 341 18.8 18.1 18.2
1991 340 18.8 18.0 15.9
1992 375 25.0 15.0 21.6
1993 372 24.6 15.1 32.5
1994 387 24.6 15.7 23
1995 399 25.6 15.6 18.5
1996 399 25.6 15.6 18.5
1997 374 26.0 14.4 17.1
1998 358 26.4 13.6 16.8
1999 318 27.9 11.4 31.1
2000 361 29.1 12.4 22.5
2001 379 29.5 12.8 26.6
2002 370 31.8 11.6 26.2
2003 370 31.8 11.6 26.2
2004 390 31.5 12.4 24.4
2005 353 30.5 11.6 30
2006 347 31.3 11.1 30
2007 377 31.9 11.8 26.8
2008 349 30.8 11.3 33.5
2009 347 29.6 11.7 35.7
2010 353 30.8 11.4 43.1
2011 464 29.0 16.0 52.4
2012 372 29.6 12.5 60.8
2013 384 29.8 12.8 59.1
2014 391 31.0 12.6 58.8
2015 439 36.0 12.1 54.7
2016 508 39.0 13.0 48
2017 509 36.3 14.0 51.3
2018 471 40.2 11.7 51.4
2019 475 41.4 11.4 53.7
2020 436 41.4 10.5 56.7
2021 415 40.5 10.2 50.6
2022 423 40.5 10.4 45.2
2023 425 40.6 10.4 54.4
2024 456 39.7 11.4 50.4

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 Crestwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 305 16.6 18.3 19.7
1989 339 18.4 18.4 20.4
1990 341 18.8 18.1 18.2
1991 340 18.8 18.0 15.9
1992 375 25.0 15.0 21.6
1993 372 24.6 15.1 32.5
1994 387 24.6 15.7 23
1995 399 25.6 15.6 18.5
1996 399 25.6 15.6 18.5
1997 374 26.0 14.4 17.1
1998 358 26.4 13.6 16.8
1999 318 27.9 11.4 31.1
2000 361 29.1 12.4 22.5
2001 379 29.5 12.8 26.6
2002 370 31.8 11.6 26.2
2003 370 31.8 11.6 26.2
2004 390 31.5 12.4 24.4
2005 353 30.5 11.6 30
2006 347 31.3 11.1 30
2007 377 31.9 11.8 26.8
2008 349 30.8 11.3 33.5
2009 347 29.6 11.7 35.7
2010 353 30.8 11.4 43.1
2011 464 29.0 16.0 52.4
2012 372 29.6 12.5 60.8
2013 384 29.8 12.8 59.1
2014 391 31.0 12.6 58.8
2015 439 36.0 12.1 54.7
2016 508 39.0 13.0 48
2017 509 36.3 14.0 51.3
2018 471 40.2 11.7 51.4
2019 475 41.4 11.4 53.7
2020 436 41.4 10.5 56.7
2021 415 40.5 10.2 50.6
2022 423 40.5 10.4 45.2
2023 425 40.6 10.4 54.4
2024 456 39.7 11.4 50.4

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 Crestwood Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $826 (5.5%) $14,328 (94.5%) $15,154

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Crestwood 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 362nd of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 340th of 565 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Crestwood Elementary School)50.767.3
 16.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Howard-Winneshiek Community School District)50.767.3
 16.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Crestwood Elementary School)80.881.6
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Howard-Winneshiek Community School District)80.881.6
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Crestwood Elementary School)68.484.9
 16.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Howard-Winneshiek Community School District)68.484.9
 16.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Crestwood Elementary School)8677.4
 8.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Howard-Winneshiek Community School District)8677.4
 8.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Crestwood Elementary School)62.750.9
 11.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Howard-Winneshiek Community School District)62.750.9
 11.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Crestwood Elementary School)65.347.2
 18.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Howard-Winneshiek Community School District)65.347.2
 18.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Crestwood Elementary School)67.883.3
 15.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Howard-Winneshiek Community School District)67.883.3
 15.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Crestwood Elementary School)66.770.4
 3.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Howard-Winneshiek Community School District)66.770.4
 3.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students475425
 10.5%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic2633
 26.9%
Pacific Islander00
White431377
 12.5%
Two or More Races1313
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.7%54.4%
 0.7%

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Students at Crestwood Elementary School are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 456 students attended Crestwood Elementary School.

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

High : Crestwood High School

Crestwood Elementary School ranks 255th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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