Creston Early Childhood Center vs Creston Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creston Early Childhood Center
Creston · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
142 students
Creston Elementary School
Creston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
416 students
| Measure | Creston Early Childhood Center Creston, Iowa | Creston Elementary School Creston, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #467 of 654 | #424 of 654 |
| National rank | #13349 of 50,301 | #11449 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 142 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 142 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 63% |
| Math proficiency | – | 65% |
| city | Creston | Creston |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Creston Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 67.1).
- •Creston Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 56.3%).
- •Creston Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.0).
- •Creston Elementary School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 142.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Creston Early Childhood Center better than Creston Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Creston Elementary School ranks higher (69.8 vs 67.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Creston Early Childhood Center and Creston Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Creston and Creston in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creston Early Childhood Center: 142. Creston Elementary School: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creston Early Childhood Center and Creston Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Creston Early Childhood Center is 467th of 654 and Creston Elementary School is 424th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).