Crescent Elementary School

205 Crescent Road
Beckley, WV 25801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Crescent Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 20% in WV
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Crescent Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

School Overview

Crescent Elementary School's student population of 335 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
335 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Crescent Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crescent Elementary School is 0.36, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WV)
#95 out of 629 schools
(Top 20%)
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55-59%
28%
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40-44%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
2%
2%
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Black
11%
4%
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White
79%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crescent Elementary School's ranking?
Crescent Elementary School is ranked #95 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Crescent Elementary School often compared to?
Crescent Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hollywood Elementary School, Mabscott Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend Crescent Elementary School?
335 students attend Crescent Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Crescent Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crescent Elementary School?
Crescent Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crescent Elementary School offer ?
Crescent Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Crescent Elementary School part of?
Crescent Elementary School is part of Raleigh County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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