Serving 451 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Crescent Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Crescent Heights serves the northeast part of Tacoma, WA, covering an area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Families typically experience a 5 to 10-minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1 mile from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 2.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crescent Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Crescent Heights Elementary School's student population of 451 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
451 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student. Every Day.
School Rankings
Crescent Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crescent Heights Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#438 out of 2088 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.7%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crescent Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Crescent Heights Elementary School is ranked #438 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Crescent Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Crescent Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Browns Point 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 41% WA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Crescent Heights Elementary School?
451 students attend Crescent Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Crescent Heights Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crescent Heights Elementary School?
Crescent Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Crescent Heights Elementary School offer ?
Crescent Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crescent Heights Elementary School part of?
Crescent Heights Elementary School is part of Tacoma School District.
In what neighborhood is Crescent Heights Elementary School located?
Crescent Heights Elementary School is located in the Northeast Tacoma neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 3 other public schools located in Northeast Tacoma.
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