Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Crystal Spring Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crystal Spring Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Crystal Spring Elementary School's student population of 305 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Crystal Spring Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crystal Spring Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#103 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85-89%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-79%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
5%
22%
White
80%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crystal Spring Elementary School's ranking?
Crystal Spring Elementary School is ranked #103 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Crystal Spring Elementary School often compared to?
Crystal Spring Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rural Retreat Elementary School, Shady Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Crystal Spring Elementary School?
305 students attend Crystal Spring Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Crystal Spring Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crystal Spring Elementary School?
Crystal Spring Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crystal Spring Elementary School offer ?
Crystal Spring Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Crystal Spring Elementary School part of?
Crystal Spring Elementary School is part of Roanoke City School District.
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