Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Crestwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Crestwood Elementary serves the west part of Madison, WI, covering an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crestwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Crestwood Elementary School's student population of 293 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
293 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crestwood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crestwood Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#434 out of 1962 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crestwood Elementary School's ranking?
Crestwood Elementary School is ranked #434 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Crestwood Elementary School often compared to?
Crestwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Muir Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Crestwood Elementary School?
293 students attend Crestwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Crestwood Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crestwood Elementary School?
Crestwood Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
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 Madison Metropolitan School District.
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