Serving 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cedar Crest Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedar Crest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cedar Crest Elementary School's student population of 365 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cedar Crest Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Crest Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2656 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
38%
53%
Black
58%
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Crest Elementary School's ranking?
Cedar Crest Elementary School is ranked #2656 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Cedar Crest Elementary School often compared to?
Cedar Crest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ebby Halliday Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Cedar Crest Elementary School?
365 students attend Cedar Crest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Cedar Crest Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Crest Elementary School?
Cedar Crest Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cedar Crest Elementary School offer ?
Cedar Crest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cedar Crest Elementary School part of?
Cedar Crest Elementary School is part of Dallas ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is Cedar Crest Elementary School located?
Cedar Crest Elementary School is located in the Cedar Crest neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 32 other public schools located in Cedar Crest.
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