Serving 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Crestdale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crestdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Crestdale Elementary School's student population of 373 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Colors
Red and White
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
We R SHARP (Safety, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, Perseverance)
School Rankings
Crestdale Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crestdale Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1284 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
8%
14%
White
68%
62%
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crestdale Elementary School's ranking?
Crestdale Elementary School is ranked #1284 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Crestdale Elementary School often compared to?
Crestdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Crestdale Elementary School?
373 students attend Crestdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Crestdale Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crestdale Elementary School?
Crestdale Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Crestdale Elementary School offer ?
Crestdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crestdale Elementary School part of?
Crestdale Elementary School is part of Richmond Community Schools.
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