Serving 574 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Crestview School Of Inquiry ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Crestview School Of Inquiry ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Crestview School Of Inquiry's student population of 574 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
574 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Crestview School Of Inquiry ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crestview School Of Inquiry is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1077 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
2%
Hispanic
45%
13%
Black
11%
7%
White
24%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Crestview School Of Inquiry is ranked #1077 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Crestview School Of Inquiry often compared to?
Crestview School Of Inquiryis often viewed alongside schools like Shuler Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Crestview School Of Inquiry?
574 students attend Crestview School Of Inquiry.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Crestview School Of Inquiry students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crestview School Of Inquiry?
Crestview School Of Inquiry has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crestview School Of Inquiry offer ?
Crestview School Of Inquiry offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Crestview School Of Inquiry part of?
Crestview School Of Inquiry is part of West Des Moines Comm School District.
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