Serving 93 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Creswell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Creswell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2082 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
18%
21%
Black
53%
25%
White
22%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creswell Elementary School's ranking?
Creswell Elementary School is ranked #2082 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Creswell Elementary School?
93 students attend Creswell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Creswell Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creswell Elementary School?
Creswell Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Creswell Elementary School offer ?
Creswell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Creswell Elementary School part of?
Creswell Elementary School is part of Washington County Schools School District.
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