Serving 170 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Schaller-crestland Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Schaller-crestland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Schaller-crestland Elementary School's student population of 170 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Schaller-crestland Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schaller-crestland Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#283 out of 1233 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
20%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
64%
71%
Hawaiian
11%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 is Schaller-crestland Elementary School's ranking?
Schaller-crestland Elementary School is ranked #283 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Schaller-crestland Elementary School?
170 students attend Schaller-crestland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Schaller-crestland Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schaller-crestland Elementary School?
Schaller-crestland Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Schaller-crestland Elementary School offer ?
Schaller-crestland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Schaller-crestland Elementary School part of?
Schaller-crestland Elementary School is part of Schaller-Crestland Comm School District.
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