- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Council Bluffs, IA
E a Kreft Primary School
Federal NCES profile for E a Kreft Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191668000995
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E a Kreft Primary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Council Bluffs · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
E a Kreft Primary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E a Kreft Primary School ranks #5 of 10 schools in Council Bluffs, IA.
School address
District: Lewis Central Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191668000995 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
E a Kreft Primary School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 191668000995 · Council Bluffs, IA Other · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 14.3:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis Central Senior High School (1,020 students)
E a Kreft Primary School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
E a Kreft Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewis Central
Lewis Central Senior High School
1,020 students
- Titan Hill Int
Titan Hill Intermediate School
901 students
- Lewis Central
Lewis Central Middle School
720 students
- This school
E a Kreft Primary School
502 students
What this shows E a Kreft Primary School reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How E a Kreft Primary School compares
E a Kreft Primary 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 1% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 19% | - | - |
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.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,259
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 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, E a Kreft Primary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lewis Central Comm School District reports $12,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How E a Kreft Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Central Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Titan Hill Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E a Kreft Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Council Bluffs
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
College View Elementary
Standard public school
488 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary School
Standard public school
455 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Longfellow Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary School
Standard public school
421 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Hoover Elementary School
Standard public school
401 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Bloomer Elementary School
Standard public school
396 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about E a Kreft Primary School
How many students attend E a Kreft Primary School?
E a Kreft Primary School has 502 students enrolled. It is a public school in Council Bluffs, IA. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at E a Kreft Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at E a Kreft Primary School 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 E a Kreft Primary School?
36.1% of students at E a Kreft Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E a Kreft Primary School?
The largest demographic group at E a Kreft Primary School is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Council Bluffs, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E a Kreft Primary School?
E a Kreft Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 E a Kreft Primary School rank among schools in Council Bluffs?
By Resource Investment Index, E a Kreft Primary School ranks #5 of 10 schools in Council Bluffs, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Council Bluffs on the city page.
What other schools are in Lewis Central Comm School District?
Besides E a Kreft Primary School, Lewis Central Comm School District also operates Lewis Central Senior High School (1,020 students), Titan Hill Intermediate School (901 students), and Lewis Central Middle School (720 students). See the Lewis Central Comm School District district page for the complete list.