- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cresco, IA
Cresco Early Childhood Development Center
Federal NCES profile for Cresco Early Childhood Development Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191428002088
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cresco Early Childhood Development Center earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cresco · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cresco Early Childhood Development Center has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cresco Early Childhood Development Center ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cresco, IA.
School address
District: Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191428002088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Cresco Early Childhood Development Center grew from 56 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (+21.4%).
Teacher FTE held 3.4 → 3.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 191428002088 · Cresco, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
43 enr · 14.3:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Crestwood Elementary School (349 students)
Cresco Early Childhood Development Center grew from 56 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (+21.4%). Teacher FTE held 3.4 → 3.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Cresco Early Childhood Development Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crestwood Elem
Crestwood Elementary School
349 students
- Crestwood High
Crestwood High School
346 students
- This school 43
Cresco Early Childhood Development Center
43 students
What this shows Cresco Early Childhood Development Center reports 43 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cresco Early Childhood Development Center compares
Cresco Early Childhood Development Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 21% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 43 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
43
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 56% in Iowa - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,925
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Cresco Early Childhood Development Center is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District reports $13,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cresco Early Childhood Development Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crestwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cresco Early Childhood Development Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Cresco
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~43 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cresco Early Childhood Development Center
How many students attend Cresco Early Childhood Development Center?
Cresco Early Childhood Development Center has 43 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cresco, IA. CCD year-over-year: 56 (2022-23) → 68 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cresco Early Childhood Development Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Cresco Early Childhood Development Center is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cresco Early Childhood Development Center?
28.6% of students at Cresco Early Childhood Development Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cresco Early Childhood Development Center?
The largest demographic group at Cresco Early Childhood Development Center is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Cresco, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cresco Early Childhood Development Center?
Cresco Early Childhood Development Center has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Cresco Early Childhood Development Center rank among public schools in Cresco?
By Resource Investment Index, Cresco Early Childhood Development Center ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cresco, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District?
Besides Cresco Early Childhood Development Center, Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District also operates Crestwood Elementary School (349 students) and Crestwood High School (346 students). See the Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District district page for the complete list.