Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Crestworth Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Crestworth Elementary School serves the northwest part of Baton Rouge, LA, covering an area of approximately 10.9 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 4.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crestworth Elementary School's student population of 427 students has grown by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 112% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
427 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
Come Ride the Energy Bus!!
School Rankings
Crestworth Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crestworth Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#965 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
11%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
98%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
41%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
burgundy and navy
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crestworth Elementary School's ranking?
Crestworth Elementary School is ranked #965 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Crestworth Elementary School?
427 students attend Crestworth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Crestworth Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crestworth Elementary School?
Crestworth Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crestworth Elementary School offer ?
Crestworth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crestworth Elementary School part of?
Crestworth Elementary School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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