E A Kreft Primary School serves 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
E A Kreft Primary School's student population of 504 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1995
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Inspiring Excellence!
School Rankings
The diversity score of E A Kreft Primary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
78%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are E A Kreft Primary School often compared to?
E A Kreft Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like College View Elementary School, Treynor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend E A Kreft Primary School?
504 students attend E A Kreft Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of E A Kreft Primary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of E A Kreft Primary School?
E A Kreft Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does E A Kreft Primary School offer ?
E A Kreft Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is E A Kreft Primary School part of?
E A Kreft Primary School is part of Lewis Central Comm School District.
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