E A Kreft Primary School

3206 Renner Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501

lckr.lewiscentral.org

490 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

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.

490

Total Students

35.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for E A Kreft Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	387
Hispanic	64
Black	8
Asian	4
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

White
387 (79.0 %)
Hispanic
64 (13.1 %)
Two or More
26 (5.3 %)
Black
8 (1.6 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lewis Central Comm School District
Phone:	(712)366-8292
Website:	http://lckr.lewiscentral.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	168
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 76

Kindergarten 193

Grade 1 221