Serving 249 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Creston Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Math Proficiency: 51%
- Reading Proficiency: 62%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Creston Elementary School's student population of 249 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Creston Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)51%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)62%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
15%
25%
Black
3%
2%
White
70%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Creston Elementary School?
249 students attend Creston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Creston Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creston Elementary School?
Creston Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Creston Elementary School offer ?
Creston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Creston Elementary School part of?
Creston Elementary School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
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