Serving 387 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Crescent Heights Elementary School's student population of 387 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Crescent Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crescent Heights Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#550 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)62%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)66%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
9%
Hispanic
21%
25%
Black
8%
5%
White
42%
50%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
18%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #550 out of 2,052 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?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Crescent Heights Elementary School?
387 students attend Crescent Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Crescent Heights Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 2% 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 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Crescent Heights Elementary School offer ?
Crescent Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Crescent Heights Elementary School part of?
Crescent Heights Elementary School is part of Tacoma School District.
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