Cressey Elementary School serves 55 students in grades Kindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cressey Elementary School's student population of 55 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1928
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Braves
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cressey Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-69%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
58%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
38%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Braves
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Cressey Elementary School?
55 students attend Cressey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Cressey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cressey Elementary School?
Cressey Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cressey Elementary School offer ?
Cressey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Cressey Elementary School part of?
Cressey Elementary School is part of Ballico-Cressey Elementary School District.
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