Crest View Elementary School

1897 Sumac Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Crest View Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Crest View Elementary School's student population of 435 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
435 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Crest View Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crest View Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#568 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Crest View Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Crest View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Crest View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Crest View Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Crest View Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Crest View Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
25%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Crest View Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Crest View Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
62%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Crest View Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Crest View Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Crest View Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Crest View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Crest View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crest View Elementary School's ranking?
Crest View Elementary School is ranked #568 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Crest View Elementary School often compared to?
Crest View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foothill Elementary School, Whittier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Crest View Elementary School?
435 students attend Crest View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Crest View Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crest View Elementary School?
Crest View Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Crest View Elementary School offer ?
Crest View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Crest View Elementary School part of?
Crest View Elementary School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.
In what neighborhood is Crest View Elementary School located?
Crest View Elementary School is located in the Rural North Boulder neighborhood of Boulder, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Rural North Boulder.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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