Creston Early Childhood Center serves 159 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Creston Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Community Size
School Overview
Creston Early Childhood Center's student population of 159 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Rankings
The diversity score of Creston Early Childhood Center is 0.22, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
88%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Creston Early Childhood Center?
159 students attend Creston Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Creston Early Childhood Center students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creston Early Childhood Center?
Creston Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Creston Early Childhood Center offer ?
Creston Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Creston Early Childhood Center part of?
Creston Early Childhood Center is part of Creston Comm School District.
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