Crestline Elementary School in Hartselle, AL, ranked #80 in Alabama in 2023, showing substantial improvement from #587 in 2012 and placing it in the state's top 10% of public schools.
Math proficiency reached 70–74% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 65–69%, also higher than the state average of 47%, with science proficiency at 50–54%, higher than the state's 38%.
Enrollment increased to 591 students in 2023, with minority enrollment at 12%, and the percentage eligible for free lunch rose sharply to 43% from 22% in 2022, reflecting notable socioeconomic shifts.
The school served grades Pre–K through 4 with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 in 2023, ranking among the top 5% in Alabama for lowest student–teacher ratio, supporting smaller class sizes in this Union County NJ high school.
Crestline Elementary earned a Blue Ribbon Award in 2024, recognizing academic excellence within this Berkeley Heights public high school located in Alabama.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 710 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crestline Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Crestline Elementary School's student population of 710 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
710 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Crestline Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crestline Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#80 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
3%
31%
White
87%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crestline Elementary School's ranking?
Crestline Elementary School is ranked #80 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Crestline Elementary School often compared to?
Crestline Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barkley Bridge Elementary School, Fe Burleson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Crestline Elementary School?
710 students attend Crestline Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Crestline Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crestline Elementary School?
Crestline Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Crestline Elementary School offer ?
Crestline Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crestline Elementary School part of?
Crestline Elementary School is part of Hartselle City School District.
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