Creston Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Creston, Iowa 50801 · Creston Comm School District
#424 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#11449 of 50,301 nationally
About Creston Elementary School
Creston Elementary School is a public elementary located in Creston, in the Creston Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades 1–5. In 2025 it enrolled 416 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 424th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is math proficiency (77th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 416.
There are 4 schools in Creston; Creston Elementary School ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)65%
- Reading proficiency (30%)63%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)56.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Creston Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Creston Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Creston Middle School
Creston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
259 students · 0 m away
Creston High School
Creston · Public high · Grades 9–12
486 students · 552 m away
Creston Early Childhood Center
Creston · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
142 students · 1.3 km away
Orient Elementary School
Orient · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
58 students · 14 km away
Orient-Macksburg Senior High School
Orient · Public high · Grades 7–12
50 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
Lincoln Elementary School
Cedar Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
416 students
Ballard East Elementary
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
417 students
Davis County Elementary
Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
418 students
Fairview Elementary School
Carroll · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
419 students
Bowman Woods Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
413 students
Hoover Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
420 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Creston Elementary School a good school?
Creston Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 69.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #424 of 654 in Iowa. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Creston Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Creston Elementary School ranks #424 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #11449 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Creston Elementary School?
Creston Elementary School had 416 students in 2025.
Is Creston Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Creston Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 1–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Creston Elementary School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Creston Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.