C+
Average
62/100

Creston Elementary School

📚 01 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 805 Academic Ave, Creston, IA 50801
Overall
C+
62/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
0.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 34th percentile in Iowa
Growth
B
Students gain 0.99 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 59th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

62
Repit Score
out of 100
420
Students
enrolled
13.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%34/1000.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%59/100Students gain 0.99 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.18 in 2009–19; 47th percentile in Iowa (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 56% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −2 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency63% (−6 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency65% (−4 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%67%reading -11 pts, math -9 pts24th percentile (list)
Hispanic50%50%reading +2 pts, math -4 pts40th percentile (list)
Low-income57%57%reading +4 pts, math +0 pts46th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 805 Academic Ave
City Creston
ZIP Code 50801
District 1908310
NCES School ID 190831001421
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50801

Understanding the community around Creston Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,413
Per Capita Income $30,639
Poverty Rate 8.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.3%
High School or Higher 94.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $118,300
Median Rent $706
Owner-Occupied 73.0%
Renter-Occupied 27.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Creston Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.8%
Female 46.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 86.2%
Hispanic/Latino 8.3%
Two or More Races 3.6%
Black 1.7%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 420
Teachers (FTE) 32.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Creston Elementary School?
Creston Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 62 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Creston Elementary School?
Creston Elementary School has 420 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1.
What grades does Creston Elementary School serve?
Creston Elementary School serves grades 01 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Creston Elementary School receive per student?
Creston Elementary School receives $14,810 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Creston Elementary School in 50801 ▼
Avg Home Value
$156,896
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1-Year Change
+6.8%
% Renters
27.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026