603 E. Broad
Colony, KS 66015
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Crest Elementary School serves 160 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Crest Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in KS
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Crest Elementary School's student population of 160 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
160 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Crest Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Crest Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
Overall Testing Rank
#787 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
4%
20%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
91%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
9%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).

How many students attend Crest Elementary School?

160 students attend Crest Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

91% of Crest Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Crest Elementary School?

Crest Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Crest Elementary School offer ?

Crest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8

What school district is Crest Elementary School part of?

Crest Elementary School is part of Crest School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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