CRESCO EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Cresco Early Childhood Development Center is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District school district, located in Cresco, IA with about 45 students. With about 2 teachers, Cresco Early Childhood Development Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.
The Cresco Early Childhood Development Center, located at 1135 Canterbury Street in Cresco, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational facility within the Howard-Winneshiek Community School District. Dedicated to the growth and development of the community's youngest learners, the center focuses on providing a nurturing environment that emphasizes early academic preparation, social-emotional learning, and school readiness. By integrating play-based learning with structured curriculum, the center aims to establish a positive educational trajectory for children as they prepare for their transition into primary school.
As a branch of the Howard-Winn school system, the center benefits from the district’s broader commitment to educational excellence and community partnership. The facility serves as a vital resource for local families, offering a supportive setting where early childhood professionals facilitate developmental milestones through collaborative engagement. More information regarding their specific programs, enrollment procedures, and district-wide resources can be found on the Howard-Winneshiek Community School District website at http://www.howard-winn.k12.ia.us.
For more information, contact Cresco Early Childhood Development Center at (563) 547-5424 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-5424
http://www.howard-winn.k12.ia.us
CRESCO EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a public school in Cresco, IA with about 45 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 45
- Teachers:
- 2.6
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- 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 45 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CRESCO EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 93.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.7%
- Female
- 71.1%
- Male
- 28.9%
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.