- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Creston, IA
Creston Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Creston Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190831001421
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creston Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Creston · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Creston Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creston Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Creston, IA.
School address
District: Creston Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190831001421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Creston Elementary School held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 190831001421 · Creston, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 12.2:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Creston High School (486 students)
Creston Elementary School held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Creston Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Creston High S
Creston High School
486 students
- This school
Creston Elementary School
416 students
- Creston Middle
Creston Middle School
259 students
- Creston Early 142
Creston Early Childhood Center
142 students
What this shows Creston Elementary School reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Creston Elementary School compares
Creston Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▲ 33% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Iowa - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Creston Elementary School 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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creston High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creston Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creston Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creston Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Creston Elementary School
How many students attend Creston Elementary School?
Creston Elementary School has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Creston, IA. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creston Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 18% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 22% 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 Elementary School?
48.5% of students at Creston Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creston Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Creston Elementary School is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Creston, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creston Elementary School?
Creston Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Creston Elementary School rank among public schools in Creston?
By Resource Investment Index, Creston Elementary School ranks #4 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 Elementary School, Creston Comm School District also operates Creston High School (486 students), Creston Middle School (259 students), and Creston Early Childhood Center (142 students). See the Creston Comm School District district page for the complete list.