Excellent
#84 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 7% in state
Crestwood Elementary School
Elementary School · Howard-winneshiek Comm School District · Cresco, IA
A Howard-winneshiek Comm School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1000 4th Ave East, Cresco, IA 52136
- Math 81% vs IA 76% (2025)
- Reading 77% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crestwood Elementary School score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 79% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Crestwood Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low231/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cresco), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,932
Median home value
$153,300
Median rent
$721/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52136; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 158 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Howard-winneshiek Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,192NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crestwood Elementary School is listed in Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crestwood Elementary School
Crestwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cresco, IA, part of Howard-winneshiek Comm School District, serving approximately 456 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #84 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crestwood Elementary School
What grades does Crestwood Elementary School serve?
Crestwood Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Crestwood Elementary School?
Crestwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 456 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Elementary School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crestwood Elementary School rank in IA?
Crestwood Elementary School ranks #84 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Crestwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Crestwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Crestwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crestwood Elementary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Crestwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Crestwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crestwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Crestwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crestwood Elementary School?
50.4% of students at Crestwood Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 456
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Howard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (563) 547-2001
- Area population (ZIP 52136)
- 5,763
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 44
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52136; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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