Summary:
The Creston Community School District in Iowa is home to two elementary schools: Creston Elementary School and Creston Early Childhood Center. While the district as a whole is ranked 179 out of 313 school districts in Iowa, the elementary schools within the district are performing at or slightly below the state average on most metrics, with no clear standout schools.
Creston Elementary School has been ranked between 355 and 406 out of 557-576 Iowa elementary schools in the past three school years, with a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally at or slightly below the state average for the corresponding grade levels, with some areas, such as 5th grade English Language Arts and 5th grade Science, lagging behind more significantly. Creston Early Childhood Center, on the other hand, has a higher per-student spending of $15,230 in the 2018-2019 school year, compared to $12,712 at Creston Elementary School.
Both Creston Elementary School and Creston Early Childhood Center have a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 59.05% and 43.4% respectively in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the schools in the Creston Community School District have maintained a relatively consistent performance over the past few years, with no significant improvements or declines observed. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates and improving student achievement, particularly in areas like 5th grade English Language Arts and Science, could be potential focus areas for the district.
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