SCHALLER-CRESTLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Schaller-Crestland Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Schaller-Crestland Comm School District school district, located in Schaller, IA with about 204 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 13 teachers, Schaller-Crestland Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Schaller-Crestland Elementary is a public school located in the small rural community of Schaller, Iowa. It serves as a primary educational hub for the surrounding area, operating within the Ridge View Community School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-focused environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student-teacher accessibility, which is characteristic of the smaller class sizes found in many rural Iowa school systems.

The school generally serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through the early elementary grades, providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for transition to the district's middle and high school levels. Because it is part of a larger consolidated district, the school benefits from shared resources while maintaining its identity as a local neighborhood institution. It remains a central pillar of the Schaller community, often hosting local events and serving as a focal point for families in the region.

For more information, contact Schaller-Crestland Elementary at (712) 275-4267 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.