Crescent Elementary School

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Crescent Elementary School ranks 273 rd of 565 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public K-5

401 East Welch Street
Crescent, IA 51526

(712) 545-3697

District: Council Bluffs Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
273^rd of 565 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,430

Students who attend Crescent Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Gerald W Kirn Middle School
High:	Abraham Lincoln High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 73

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.9%

Hispanic:

8.2%

African American:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Crescent Elementary School ranks better than 51.7% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 3^rd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Council Bluffs Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.46. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Crescent Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Council Bluffs Community School District. Racial makeup is: White (84.9%), Hispanic (8.2%), African American (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crescent Elementary School is 12.2, which is the 2^nd best among 11 elementary schools in the Council Bluffs Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Crescent Elementary School employs 5.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crescent Elementary School is $20,430, which is the 2^nd highest among 11 elementary schools in the Council Bluffs Community School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Crescent Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Council Bluffs Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Council Bluffs Community School District 270^th of 311 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Crescent Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	95.03	1^st	626	99.8%
2013	48.63	395^th	624	36.7%
2014	68.18	189^th	603	68.7%
2015	60.22	278^th	616	54.9%
2016	64.13	245^th	599	59.1%
2017	58.44	284^th	574	50.5%
2019	55.05	298^th	603	50.6%
2022	60.07	244^th	574	57.5%
2023	56.46	273^rd	565	51.7%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Crescent Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	132	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
1989	129	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	129
1990	121	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	121
1991	113	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	113
1992	119	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	121
1993	118	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	121
1994	126	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	128
1995	154	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
1996	154	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
1997	143	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
1998	140	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
1999	145	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	148
2000	222	2	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	-12	217
2001	159	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	162
2002	142	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
2003	142	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
2004	148	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	149
2005	124	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	128
2006	115	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	117
2007	70	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	71
2008	97	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	98
2009	120	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	121
2010	114	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	115
2011	124	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	125
2012	95	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	97
2013	96	0	2	10	0	0	3	0	111
2014	131	4	2	9	1	0	2	0	149
2015	104	1	2	1	0	0	2	0	110
2016	104	3	2	0	0	0	4	0	113
2017	77	1	3	0	0	0	3	0	84
2018	62	2	2	1	0	0	3	0	70
2019	71	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	75
2020	69	2	0	3	1	0	3	0	78
2021	49	1	0	4	1	0	1	0	56
2022	103	3	0	6	0	0	3	0	115
2023	62	3	0	6	1	0	1	0	73

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Crescent Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	133	6.0	22.1	8.3
1989	129	0.6	215.0	4.7
1990	121	6.0	20.1	5.8
1991	113	6.0	18.8	10.6
1992	121	6.0	20.1	13.2
1993	121	6.0	20.2	29.8
1994	128	7.0	18.3	23.4
1995	155	8.3	18.7	17.4
1996	155	8.3	18.7	17.4
1997	144	7.8	18.5	17.4
1998	142	7.8	18.2	19
1999	148	7.8	19.0	21.6
2000	217	10.8	20.1	13.5
2001	162	9.7	16.7	11.1
2002	145	10.4	13.9	21.4
2003	145	10.4	13.9	21.4
2004	149	10.5	14.2	22.1
2005	128	7.9	16.2	27.3
2006	117	8.5	13.8	17.1
2007	71	7.7	9.2	7
2008	98	5.7	17.2	31.6
2009	121	12.6	9.6	27.3
2010	115	6.8	16.8	30.4
2011	125	5.8	21.4	31.2
2012	97	7.0	13.8	36.1
2013	111	8.8	12.6	30.6
2014	149	6.3	23.5	30.9
2015	110	8.0	13.7	43.6
2016	113	6.0	18.8	45.1
2017	84	7.4	11.2	56
2018	70	5.0	14.0	35.7
2019	75	3.9	18.8	28
2020	78	3.0	26.0	55.1
2021	56	2.9	18.7	55.4
2022	115	5.9	19.2	59.1
2023	73	5.9	12.2	43.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Crescent Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	133	6.0	22.1	8.3
1989	129	0.6	215.0	4.7
1990	121	6.0	20.1	5.8
1991	113	6.0	18.8	10.6
1992	121	6.0	20.1	13.2
1993	121	6.0	20.2	29.8
1994	128	7.0	18.3	23.4
1995	155	8.3	18.7	17.4
1996	155	8.3	18.7	17.4
1997	144	7.8	18.5	17.4
1998	142	7.8	18.2	19
1999	148	7.8	19.0	21.6
2000	217	10.8	20.1	13.5
2001	162	9.7	16.7	11.1
2002	145	10.4	13.9	21.4
2003	145	10.4	13.9	21.4
2004	149	10.5	14.2	22.1
2005	128	7.9	16.2	27.3
2006	117	8.5	13.8	17.1
2007	71	7.7	9.2	7
2008	98	5.7	17.2	31.6
2009	121	12.6	9.6	27.3
2010	115	6.8	16.8	30.4
2011	125	5.8	21.4	31.2
2012	97	7.0	13.8	36.1
2013	111	8.8	12.6	30.6
2014	149	6.3	23.5	30.9
2015	110	8.0	13.7	43.6
2016	113	6.0	18.8	45.1
2017	84	7.4	11.2	56
2018	70	5.0	14.0	35.7
2019	75	3.9	18.8	28
2020	78	3.0	26.0	55.1
2021	56	2.9	18.7	55.4
2022	115	5.9	19.2	59.1
2023	73	5.9	12.2	43.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Crescent Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$591 (2.9%)	$19,839 (97.1%)	$20,430

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Crescent Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 298^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 273^rd of 565 Elementary schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Crescent Elementary School)	58.3	72.7	14.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Council Bluffs Community School District)	50.8	52.7	1.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Crescent Elementary School)	66.7	72.7	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Council Bluffs Community School District)	62.5	66	3.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Crescent Elementary School)	71.4	70	1.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Council Bluffs Community School District)	59.7	59.3	0.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Crescent Elementary School)	100	80	20%
4th Grade Mathematics (Council Bluffs Community School District)	70.9	63.5	7.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Crescent Elementary School)	69.2	90	20.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Council Bluffs Community School District)	55.8	62.3	6.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	67.3
5th Grade Mathematics (Crescent Elementary School)	69.2	90	20.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Council Bluffs Community School District)	70	63.3	6.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	64.4	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	75	73	2.7%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	1	6	500%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	71	62	12.7%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28%	43.8%	15.8%

Schools Near Crescent Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				ISASP English Language Arts (2023)			ISASP Mathematics (2023)			ISASP Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Crescent Elementary School	Public	K-5	401 East Welch Street	Crescent	51526	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 545-3697	73	6	12.2	43.8%	62 (84.9%)	3 (4.1%)	6 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	56.5	273^rd of 565 public elementary schools	51.7%		60.1	244^th of 574 public elementary schools	57.5%	29	72.7	70.0		72.7	80.0			$20,430	$591	$19,839
Lewis & Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1603 Grand Ave	Council Bluffs	51503	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 328-6471	257	17	15.1	49.8%	214 (83.3%)	11 (4.3%)	20 (7.8%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	7 (2.7%)	41.3	390^th of 565 public elementary schools	31.0%		32.8	429^th of 574 public elementary schools	25.3%	39	76.5	57.1	51.4	82.4	71.4	74.3	42.9	$19,301	$591	$18,710
Carter Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 Willow Drive	Carter Lake	51510	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 347-5876	361	28	12.6	71.7%	267 (74.0%)	32 (8.9%)	44 (12.2%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	6.9	532^nd of 565 public elementary schools	5.8%		15	513^th of 574 public elementary schools	10.6%	19	35.6	46.8	54.2	40.0	51.6	45.8	33.3	$20,698	$1,193	$19,505
Hoover Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1205 North Broadway	Council Bluffs	51503	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 328-6537	429	30	14.0	48.5%	361 (84.1%)	12 (2.8%)	39 (9.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.5%)	59.4	253^rd of 565 public elementary schools	55.2%		67	202^nd of 574 public elementary schools	64.8%	51	69.7	65.2	74.1	77.6	75.8	85.2	67.3	$17,477	$593	$16,884
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	517 N 17th St	Council Bluffs	51501	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 328-6528	462	30	15.4	60.2%	350 (75.8%)	20 (4.3%)	63 (13.6%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.2%)	20.8	477^th of 565 public elementary schools	15.6%		26.1	466^th of 574 public elementary schools	18.8%	11	38.8	52.3	66.0	61.2	53.8	72.0	44.0	$19,039	$1,554	$17,485
College View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1225 College Road	Council Bluffs	51503	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 328-6452	449	30	14.7	39.6%	388 (86.4%)	11 (2.4%)	38 (8.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	63.2	217^th of 565 public elementary schools	61.6%		58.4	259^th of 574 public elementary schools	54.9%	42	81.4	71.7	73.9	88.1	70.0	68.1	72.5	$17,397	$688	$16,709
Franklin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3130 Ave C	Council Bluffs	51501	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 328-6469	497	30	16.5	63.6%	340 (68.4%)	35 (7.0%)	87 (17.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	30 (6.0%)	21.3	475^th of 565 public elementary schools	15.9%		20.3	489^th of 574 public elementary schools	14.8%	14	48.1	60.9	49.2	61.0	50.7	70.5	52.5	$17,313	$1,173	$16,140
Bloomer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	210 S 7th Street	Council Bluffs	51501	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 328-6519	422	31	13.5	71.1%	335 (79.4%)	26 (6.2%)	44 (10.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (3.1%)	21.6	473^rd of 565 public elementary schools	16.3%		24.5	471^st of 574 public elementary schools	17.9%	2	59.6	55.9	47.6	70.2	64.4	60.3	33.3	$19,330	$1,175	$18,155
Edison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2218 3rd Avenue	Council Bluffs	51501	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 328-6516	432	31	13.9	63.0%	318 (73.6%)	11 (2.5%)	84 (19.4%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.8%)	48.8	334^th of 565 public elementary schools	40.9%		37	412^th of 574 public elementary schools	28.2%	78	45.7	71.9	73.7	65.2	82.8	78.9	52.6	$18,750	$1,398	$17,351
Rue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3326 6th Avenue	Council Bluffs	51501	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 328-6540	372	32	11.6	56.2%	264 (71.0%)	8 (2.2%)	76 (20.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	20 (5.4%)	20.2	481^st of 565 public elementary schools	14.9%		39.8	396^th of 574 public elementary schools	31.0%	85	42.4	51.2	57.9	55.9	60.5	68.4	47.4	$19,242	$1,012	$18,230

Frequently Asked Questions about Crescent Elementary School

How many students attend Crescent Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 73 students attended Crescent Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Crescent Elementary School?

Students at Crescent Elementary School are 85% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% African American, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

Is Crescent Elementary School a good school?

Crescent Elementary School ranks 273^rd of 565 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Crescent Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Crescent Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gerald W Kirn Middle School
High : Abraham Lincoln High School

What district is Crescent Elementary School in?

Council Bluffs Community School District

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