Crestwood Elementary School

1000 4th Ave East
Cresco, IA 52136
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 456 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Crestwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower 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 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 50% in IA
  • : 67% (Top 50%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Crestwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Crestwood Elementary School's student population of 456 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
456 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Crestwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crestwood Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#578 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Crestwood Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Crestwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Crestwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Crestwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Crestwood Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Crestwood Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Crestwood Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
89%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Crestwood Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Crestwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Crestwood Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.20
This chart displays the diversity score of Crestwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Crestwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Crestwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crestwood Elementary School's ranking?
Crestwood Elementary School is ranked #578 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Crestwood Elementary School often compared to?
Crestwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Winneshiek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Crestwood Elementary School?
456 students attend Crestwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Crestwood Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crestwood Elementary School?
Crestwood Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crestwood Elementary School offer ?
Crestwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Crestwood Elementary School part of?
Crestwood Elementary School is part of Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 67% (Top 50%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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