Serving 269 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Crest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crest Elementary School's student population of 269 students has grown by 138% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Crest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crest Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6081 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
56%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crest Elementary School's ranking?
Crest Elementary School is ranked #6081 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Crest Elementary School often compared to?
Crest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W. D. Hall Elementary School, Mountain View Learning Academy, Rios Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Crest Elementary School?
269 students attend Crest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Crest Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crest Elementary School?
Crest Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Crest Elementary School offer ?
Crest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Crest Elementary School part of?
Crest Elementary School is part of Cajon Valley Union School District.
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