Serving 778 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Crestline Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 778 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crestline Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Crestline Elementary School's student population of 778 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
778 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Crestline Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crestline Elementary School is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2 out of 1285 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
n/a
32%
White
95%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
55%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crestline Elementary School's ranking?
Crestline Elementary School is ranked #2 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Crestline Elementary School often compared to?
Crestline Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherokee Bend Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Crestline Elementary School?
778 students attend Crestline Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Crestline Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crestline Elementary School?
Crestline Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Crestline Elementary School offer ?
Crestline Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Crestline Elementary School part of?
Crestline Elementary School is part of Mountain Brook City School District.
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