- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Creston, IA
Creston Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Creston Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190831000446
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creston Early Childhood Center earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Creston · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Creston Early Childhood Center has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creston Early Childhood Center ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Creston, IA.
School address
District: Creston Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190831000446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Creston Early Childhood Center grew from 146 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 190831000446 · Creston, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
142 enr · 14.2:1 · 37.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Creston High School (486 students)
Creston Early Childhood Center grew from 146 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Creston Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Creston High S
Creston High School
486 students
- Creston Elemen
Creston Elementary School
416 students
- Creston Middle
Creston Middle School
259 students
- This school 142
Creston Early Childhood Center
142 students
What this shows Creston Early Childhood Center reports 142 students on the CCD universe file.
How Creston Early Childhood Center compares
Creston Early Childhood 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▲ 4% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
142
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 54% in Iowa - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,755
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, Creston Early Childhood Center is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Creston Comm School District reports $12,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Creston Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creston Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creston Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creston Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~142 students)
Frequently asked questions about Creston Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Creston Early Childhood Center?
Creston Early Childhood Center has 142 students enrolled. It is a public school in Creston, IA. CCD year-over-year: 146 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creston Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Creston Early Childhood Center is 14.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 10% 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 Creston Early Childhood Center?
37.7% of students at Creston Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creston Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Creston Early Childhood Center is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Creston, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creston Early Childhood Center?
Creston Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Creston Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Creston?
By Resource Investment Index, Creston Early Childhood Center ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Creston, 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 Creston Comm School District?
Besides Creston Early Childhood Center, Creston Comm School District also operates Creston High School (486 students), Creston Elementary School (416 students), and Creston Middle School (259 students). See the Creston Comm School District district page for the complete list.