Crestwood Elementary School

5930 Old Sauk Rd
Madison, WI 53705
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 287 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). 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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 30% in WI
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Crestwood Elementary School's student population of 287 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

Crestwood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crestwood Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#561 out of 1991 schools
(Top 30%)
45-49%
39%
45-49%
38%
60-69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
12%
9%
White
58%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crestwood Elementary School's ranking?
Crestwood Elementary School is ranked #561 out of 1,991 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
287 students attend Crestwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Crestwood Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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