Crestwood Elementary School

6010 Hanover Ave
Springfield, VA 22150
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 566 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Crestwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 566 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Crestwood Elementary School's student population of 566 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
566 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Crestwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crestwood Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#1579 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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33%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Crestwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Crestwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
7%
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Hispanic
71%
18%
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Black
3%
22%
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White
11%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
This chart display the diversity score of Crestwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crestwood Elementary School's ranking?
Crestwood Elementary School is ranked #1579 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Crestwood Elementary School often compared to?
Crestwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Crestwood Elementary School?
566 students attend Crestwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Crestwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crestwood Elementary School?
Crestwood Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crestwood Elementary School offer ?
Crestwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Crestwood Elementary School part of?
Crestwood Elementary School is part of Fairfax Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 566 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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