Louise Crawford Elementary School serves 38 students in grades Kindergarten.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
38 students

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
3%

Hispanic
5%
13%

Black
10%
7%

White
74%
71%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Louise Crawford Elementary School?
38 students attend Louise Crawford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Louise Crawford Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Louise Crawford Elementary School offer ?
Louise Crawford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Louise Crawford Elementary School part of?
Louise Crawford Elementary School is part of Ames Community School District.
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