Serving 73 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Crescent Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Crescent Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
73 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#834 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
4%
7%
White
85%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crescent Elementary School's ranking?
Crescent Elementary School is ranked #834 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Crescent Elementary School?
73 students attend Crescent Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Crescent Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crescent Elementary School?
Crescent Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crescent Elementary School offer ?
Crescent Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crescent Elementary School part of?
Crescent Elementary School is part of Council Bluffs Community School District.
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