Serving 271 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Crest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Crest Elementary serves the northeast part of El Cajon, CA, covering an area of approximately 6.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crest Elementary School's student population of 271 students has grown by 131% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
271 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crest Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#5677 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crest Elementary School's ranking?
Crest Elementary School is ranked #5677 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Crest Elementary School often compared to?
Crest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rios Elementary School, W. D. Hall Elementary School, Mountain View Learning Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Crest Elementary School?
271 students attend Crest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Crest Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crest Elementary School?
Crest Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Crest Elementary School offer ?
Crest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Crest Elementary School part of?
Crest Elementary School is part of Cajon Valley Union School District.
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