Serving 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Crestview Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crestview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Crestview Elementary School's student population of 265 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crestview Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crestview Elementary School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#904 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
37%
Black
87%
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crestview Elementary School's ranking?
Crestview Elementary School is ranked #904 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Crestview Elementary School often compared to?
Crestview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Crestview Elementary School?
265 students attend Crestview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Crestview Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crestview Elementary School?
Crestview Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Crestview Elementary School offer ?
Crestview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Crestview Elementary School part of?
Crestview Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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