Serving 450 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Crestwood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crestwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Crestwood Elementary School's student population of 450 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Crestwood Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crestwood Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#218 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
4%
15%
White
81%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crestwood Elementary School's ranking?
Crestwood Elementary School is ranked #218 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Crestwood Elementary School?
450 students attend Crestwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Crestwood Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crestwood Elementary School?
Crestwood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crestwood Elementary School offer ?
Crestwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Crestwood Elementary School part of?
Crestwood Elementary School is part of Lindbergh Schools School District.
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