CRESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Crestwood Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District school district, located in Cresco, IA with about 471 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, Crestwood Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Crestwood Elementary School, located in Cresco, Iowa, serves as a primary educational institution within the Howard-Winneshiek Community School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the foundational academic and social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core curriculum areas alongside character development, Crestwood Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining a strong connection to the local Cresco community.

As part of the Howard-Winn district, the school benefits from a collaborative approach to education that prioritizes student engagement and personalized learning. The school serves as a central hub for families in the region, offering a range of activities and support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Through its official district website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and community members, providing resources and updates that help ensure a cohesive partnership between the home and the classroom.

For more information, contact Crestwood Elementary School at (563) 547-2001 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.