E A KREFT PRIMARY SCHOOL
E A Kreft Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lewis Central Comm School District school district, located in Council Bluffs, IA with about 477 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st 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 32 teachers, E A Kreft Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
E. A. Kreft Primary School, located at 3206 Renner Drive in Council Bluffs, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lewis Central Community School District. Dedicated to early childhood education, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging environment tailored to the developmental needs of its youngest learners. By emphasizing both academic fundamentals and social-emotional growth, the school aims to build a strong base for students as they transition into their elementary years.
As part of the Lewis Central district, E. A. Kreft benefits from the resources and collaborative culture of the broader community. The school works closely with families and staff to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. Through its structured curriculum and community-oriented approach, the school plays a vital role in preparing students for long-term academic success within the Council Bluffs area.
For more information, contact E A Kreft Primary School at (712) 366-8292 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 366-8292
E A KREFT PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Council Bluffs, IA with about 477 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lewis Central Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 477
- Teachers:
- 32.39
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 477 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending E A KREFT PRIMARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 80.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.4%
- Two or more races
- 7.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.