Serving 635 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Crestwood 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 61% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Crestwood Elementary serves the northern part of Richmond, VA, covering an area of approximately 5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge, extending up to 3.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crestwood Elementary School's student population of 635 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
635 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crestwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crestwood Elementary School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1450 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
37%
20%
Black
20%
21%
White
34%
44%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crestwood Elementary School's ranking?
Crestwood Elementary School is ranked #1450 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Crestwood Elementary School often compared to?
Crestwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bon Air Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Crestwood Elementary School?
635 students attend Crestwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Crestwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crestwood Elementary School?
Crestwood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crestwood Elementary School offer ?
Crestwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Crestwood Elementary School part of?
Crestwood Elementary School is part of Chesterfield County School District.
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