Serving 136 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cresson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cresson Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 268.3 square miles in Cripple Creek, CO. Typically, families can expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 9.5 miles and the furthest edge reaching 14.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cresson Elementary School's student population of 136 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
136 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
School Motto
Real skills for real life.
School Rankings
Cresson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cresson Elementary School is 0.30, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1486 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cresson Elementary School's ranking?
Cresson Elementary School is ranked #1486 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cresson Elementary School often compared to?
Cresson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit Elementary School, Columbine Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Cresson Elementary School?
136 students attend Cresson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Cresson Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cresson Elementary School?
Cresson Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cresson Elementary School offer ?
Cresson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cresson Elementary School part of?
Cresson Elementary School is part of Cripple Creek-Victor School District No. Re-1.
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