Crest Academy

220 12th Street
Salida, CO 81201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 56 students in grades 5-8, Crest Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 56 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 10% in CO
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Crest Academy's student population of 56 students has grown by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
56 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

Crest Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crest Academy is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#136 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
50-59%
32%
70-79%
45%
(20-21)
≥50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
4%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
89%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.21
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crest Academy's ranking?
Crest Academy is ranked #136 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Crest Academy?
56 students attend Crest Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Crest Academy students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crest Academy?
Crest Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Crest Academy offer ?
Crest Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crest Academy part of?
Crest Academy is part of Salida School District No. R-32.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 56 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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