- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cresco, IA
Crestwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crestwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191428000848
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crestwood Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Cresco · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 45.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Crestwood Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crestwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cresco, IA.
School address
District: Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191428000848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Crestwood Elementary School grew from 425 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 191428000848 · Cresco, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 8.7:1 · 45.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Crestwood High School (346 students)
Crestwood Elementary School grew from 425 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Crestwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Crestwood Elementary School
349 students
- Crestwood High
Crestwood High School
346 students
- Cresco Early C 43
Cresco Early Childhood Development Center
43 students
What this shows Crestwood Elementary School reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crestwood Elementary School compares
Crestwood Elementary School 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 41% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.6% | ▲ 25% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 3% in Iowa - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Crestwood Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Crestwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cresco Early Childhood Development Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crestwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~349 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Crestwood Elementary School
How many students attend Crestwood Elementary School?
Crestwood Elementary School has 349 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cresco, IA. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Elementary School is 8.7:1, which is 41% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 45% 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 Crestwood Elementary School?
45.6% of students at Crestwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crestwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crestwood Elementary School is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Cresco, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crestwood Elementary School?
Crestwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Crestwood Elementary School rank among public schools in Cresco?
By Resource Investment Index, Crestwood Elementary School ranks #1 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 Crestwood Elementary School, Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District also operates Crestwood High School (346 students) and Cresco Early Childhood Development Center (43 students). See the Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District district page for the complete list.