Crestwood Elementary School

1000 4th Ave East
Cresco, IA 52136
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5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 456 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Crestwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 68% (Btm 50%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Crestwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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School Overview

Crestwood Elementary School's student population of 456 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
456 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Crestwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crestwood Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#664 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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68%
68%
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72%
70%
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70-79%
63%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
7%
13%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
89%
71%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.20
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crestwood Elementary School's ranking?
Crestwood Elementary School is ranked #664 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Crestwood Elementary School often compared to?
Crestwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Winneshiek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Crestwood Elementary School?
456 students attend Crestwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Crestwood Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crestwood Elementary School?
Crestwood Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crestwood Elementary School offer ?
Crestwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Crestwood Elementary School part of?
Crestwood Elementary School is part of Howard-Winneshiek Community School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 68% (Btm 50%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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