Crestwood Elementary School vs Northstar Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 242 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crestwood Elementary School
Cresco · Public elementary · Grades K–4
349 students
Northstar Elementary School
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
348 students
| Measure | Crestwood Elementary School Cresco, Iowa | Northstar Elementary School Knoxville, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #347 of 654 | #461 of 654 |
| National rank | #8310 of 50,301 | #13098 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 349 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59% | 49.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 68% |
| city | Cresco | Knoxville |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crestwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 67.5).
- •Crestwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 68%).
- •Crestwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Northstar Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.1% vs 59%).
- •Crestwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.5).
- •Crestwood Elementary School is the larger school with 349 students compared with 348.
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 Crestwood Elementary School better than Northstar Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Crestwood Elementary School ranks higher (74.4 vs 67.5 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 Crestwood Elementary School and Northstar Elementary School?
About 242 km in a straight line, between Cresco and Knoxville in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crestwood Elementary School: 349. Northstar Elementary School: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crestwood Elementary School and Northstar Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Crestwood Elementary School is 347th of 654 and Northstar Elementary School is 461st of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).