Serving 48 students in grades Kindergarten, Cressey Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cressey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cressey Elementary School's student population of 48 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
48 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cressey Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-69%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
56%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
40%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Cressey Elementary School?
48 students attend Cressey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Cressey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cressey Elementary School?
Cressey Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Cressey Elementary School offer ?
Cressey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Cressey Elementary School part of?
Cressey Elementary School is part of Ballico-Cressey Elementary School District.
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