Creston Early Childhood Center

www.crestonschools.org

142 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Creston Early Childhood Center, located at 901 N Elm St in Creston, Iowa, serves as a foundational component of the Creston Community School District. Dedicated to the developmental needs of the district’s youngest learners, the center focuses on providing a nurturing and structured environment designed to prepare children for their transition into elementary education. By emphasizing early literacy, social-emotional development, and foundational academic skills, the center aims to foster a love of learning during these formative years.

As part of the broader Creston school system, the Early Childhood Center benefits from the district's commitment to inclusive and community-focused education. The facility works closely with families to ensure that children build the confidence and foundational knowledge necessary for long-term academic success. For parents and community members interested in specific programming, enrollment procedures, or curriculum details, the district maintains comprehensive information through their official website at http://www.crestonschools.org.

142

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Creston Early Childhood Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	9
Black	2
Two or More	3

White
128 (90.1%)
Hispanic
9 (6.3%)
Two or More
3 (2.1%)
Black
2 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Creston Comm School District
Phone:	(641)782-2724
Website:	http://www.crestonschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 55

Kindergarten 87