Cresson Elementary School

11650 E. Cresson St.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 247 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cresson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 50-54%
  • : 55-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cresson Elementary School's student population of 247 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
247 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Cresson Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
50-54%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cresson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
55-59%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
90%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
5%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
This chart display the diversity score of Cresson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
17%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cresson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Cresson Elementary School?
247 students attend Cresson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Cresson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cresson Elementary School?
Cresson Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cresson Elementary School offer ?
Cresson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cresson Elementary School part of?
Cresson Elementary School is part of Little Lake City Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 50-54%
  • : 55-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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