Creston Elementary School

www.crestonschools.org

416 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Creston Elementary School, located at 805 Academic Ave in Creston, Iowa, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As part of the Creston Community School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills and character building, the elementary school works to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the district’s middle and high school levels.

The school is deeply integrated into the Creston community, maintaining a commitment to transparency and communication through its official website. Families and community members can access resources regarding school policies, calendars, and district updates at http://www.crestonschools.org. Through its collaborative approach between staff, students, and parents, Creston Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that reflects the values and needs of the families living in the 50801 area.

416

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Creston Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	365
Hispanic	28
Black	6
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
365 (87.7%)
Hispanic
28 (6.7%)
Two or More
14 (3.4%)
Black
6 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)782-1155
Website:	http://www.crestonschools.org
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 73