Cresco Early Childhood Development Center serves 56 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cresco Early Childhood Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Cresco Early Childhood Development Center's student population of 56 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
56 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cresco Early Childhood Development Center is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
89%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cresco Early Childhood Development Center?
56 students attend Cresco Early Childhood Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Cresco Early Childhood Development Center students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cresco Early Childhood Development Center?
Cresco Early Childhood Development Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cresco Early Childhood Development Center offer ?
Cresco Early Childhood Development Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cresco Early Childhood Development Center part of?
Cresco Early Childhood Development Center is part of Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District.
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