- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cresco, IA
Crestwood High School
Federal NCES profile for Crestwood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191428000849
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crestwood High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Cresco · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Crestwood High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crestwood High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cresco, IA.
School address
District: Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191428000849 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Crestwood High School shrank from 559 students in 2022-23 to 509 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 191428000849 · Cresco, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 8.9:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Crestwood Elementary School (349 students)
Crestwood High School shrank from 559 students in 2022-23 to 509 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Crestwood High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crestwood Elem
Crestwood Elementary School
349 students
- This school
Crestwood High School
346 students
- Cresco Early C 43
Cresco Early Childhood Development Center
43 students
What this shows Crestwood High School reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crestwood High School compares
Crestwood High School is a shrinking 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 40% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 7% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 40% 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
52.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Crestwood High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cresco Early Childhood Development Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crestwood High 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
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 (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crestwood High School
How many students attend Crestwood High School?
Crestwood High School has 346 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cresco, IA. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestwood High School is 8.9:1, which is 40% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 43% 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 High School?
34.0% of students at Crestwood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crestwood High School?
The largest demographic group at Crestwood High School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Cresco, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crestwood High School?
Crestwood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Cresco?
By Resource Investment Index, Crestwood High School ranks #2 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 High School, Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District also operates Crestwood Elementary School (349 students) and Cresco Early Childhood Development Center (43 students). See the Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District district page for the complete list.