Crestview Elementary School

1901 Charles St
Richmond, VA 23226
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Crestview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Crestview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

Crestview Elementary School's student population of 352 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
352 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Crestview Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crestview Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1589 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Crestview Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
30-34%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Crestview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
40-44%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Crestview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
40-49%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
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Hispanic
26%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Crestview Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
22%
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White
52%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Crestview Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
52%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Crestview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crestview Elementary School's ranking?
Crestview Elementary School is ranked #1589 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Crestview Elementary School often compared to?
Crestview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles M. Johnson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Crestview Elementary School?
352 students attend Crestview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Crestview Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crestview Elementary School?
Crestview Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crestview Elementary School offer ?
Crestview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Crestview Elementary School part of?
Crestview Elementary School is part of Henrico County School District.

School Reviews

5   9/19/2015
i loved going to this school my name at the time Melissa Ann Simpson
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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