Crescentwood Elementary School serves 232 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crescentwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Crescentwood Elementary School's student population of 232 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Crescentwood Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
71%
18%
White
13%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Crescentwood Elementary School often compared to?
Crescentwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eaton Academy by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Crescentwood Elementary School?
232 students attend Crescentwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Crescentwood Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crescentwood Elementary School?
Crescentwood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Crescentwood Elementary School offer ?
Crescentwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Crescentwood Elementary School part of?
Crescentwood Elementary School is part of Eastpointe Community Schools School District.
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