Crestmont Elementary School

Rating

Top 50%

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Crestmont Elementary School serves 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Crestmont Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 341 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Crestmont Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Crestmont Elementary School's student population of 341 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

341 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Crestmont Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Crestmont Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AL)

Overall Testing Rank

#511 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

24%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Crestmont Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Crestmont Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Crestmont Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

28%

Black

53%

32%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Crestmont Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

17%

53%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Crestmont Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.62

0.61

This chart display the diversity score of Crestmont Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

75%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Crestmont Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Tuscaloosa County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crestmont Elementary School's ranking?

Crestmont Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%), Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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

20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).

How many students attend Crestmont Elementary School?

341 students attend Crestmont Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

53% of Crestmont Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

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

Crestmont Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What grades does Crestmont Elementary School offer ?

Crestmont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Crestmont Elementary School part of?

Crestmont Elementary School is part of Tuscaloosa County School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break (Schools and Central Office Closed)

March 13, 2023 (Monday)

April Break (Weather Day) - Schools Closed

April 07, 2023 (Friday)

Teacher Work Day - Last Day

May 26, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 341 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education