Villa Cresta Elementary

Summary:

Villa Cresta Elementary is a public elementary school in Baltimore, Maryland, serving 637 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools district, which is ranked 17th out of 25 districts in the state.

Villa Cresta Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (43.01%) and Hispanic (17.43%) students compared to the surrounding schools, which tend to have a larger African American student population. Academically, the school generally outperforms the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts assessments, with proficiency rates of 42.4% in ELA and 29% in Mathematics in the 2023-2024 school year. This strong academic performance is reflected in Villa Cresta's higher statewide ranking (433 out of 859 Maryland elementary schools) and 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, compared to the lower rankings and ratings of nearby schools like Carney Elementary and Harford Hills Elementary.

However, Villa Cresta Elementary has faced some challenges in recent years. The school has seen a decline in the percentage of White students, from 51.93% in 2020-2021 to 43.01% in 2022-2023, with a corresponding increase in African American and Hispanic students. Additionally, the school's free and reduced-price lunch rate has risen from 37.11% in 2021-2022 to 57.61% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of students from low-income families. These demographic shifts may have implications for the school's academic performance and resource needs, and suggest that Villa Cresta may need to adapt its strategies to maintain its strong standing within the Baltimore County Public Schools district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2600 Rader Ave
       Baltimore, MD  21234-5523


(410) 887-5275

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
433rd of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,950 Help


Students who attend Villa Cresta Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Parkville Middle
High:    Parkville High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  637

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.0%
African American:
28.4%
Hispanic:
17.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Villa Cresta Elementary ranks worse than 50.4% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 46th among 108 ranked elementary schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.44. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Villa Cresta Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43%), African American (28.4%), Hispanic (17.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Villa Cresta Elementary is 14.8, which is the 49th best among 108 elementary schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Villa Cresta Elementary employs 42.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Villa Cresta Elementary is $17,950. 60 elementary schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Villa Cresta Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Baltimore County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Baltimore County Public Schools 17th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Villa Cresta Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Villa Cresta Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.52 384th 803 52.2%
2005 47.64 460th 805 42.9%
2006 41.07 522nd 804 35.1%
2007 49.76 458th 818 44.0%
2008 55.63 426th 838 49.2%
2009 62.04 365th 850 57.1%
2010 62.67 360th 855 57.9%
2011 57.70 411th 853 51.8%
2012 71.62 238th 857 72.2%
2013 70.77 238th 847 71.9%
2014 73.63 238th 867 72.5%
2015 52.93 374th 859 56.5%
2016 45.97 423rd 845 49.9%
2017 57.79 324th 847 61.7%
2018 52.93 366th 857 57.3%
2019 53.01 353rd 853 58.6%
2021 34.43 422nd 802 47.4%
2022 58.37 340th 862 60.6%
2023 47.61 383rd 855 55.2%
2024 43.44 433rd 859 49.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Villa Cresta Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.61 338th 546 38.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Villa Cresta Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.94 380th 796 52.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Villa Cresta Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.55 452nd 788 42.6%
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Rank History for White students at Villa Cresta Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.80 317th 528 40.0%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Villa Cresta Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 661 7 15 2 0 n/a n/a 4 689
1990 697 5 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 712
1991 681 14 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 712
1992 705 12 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 729
1993 715 19 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 745
1994 751 16 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 784
1995 694 29 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 735
1996 694 29 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 735
1997 707 43 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 768
1998 662 55 6 11 1 n/a n/a 0 735
1999 588 53 8 9 2 n/a n/a 0 660
2000 566 71 7 12 4 n/a n/a 0 660
2001 516 59 9 14 1 n/a n/a 0 599
2002 458 77 15 19 5 n/a n/a 0 574
2003 458 77 15 19 5 n/a n/a 0 574
2004 413 77 14 17 8 n/a n/a 0 529
2005 405 90 15 17 7 n/a n/a 0 534
2006 393 89 20 19 1 n/a n/a 0 522
2007 374 95 24 16 2 n/a n/a 0 511
2008 380 122 27 19 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2009 381 126 33 26 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2010 387 132 30 27 2 n/a n/a 0 578
2011 382 140 24 30 0 2 24 0 602
2012 401 145 20 34 0 2 23 0 625
2013 413 135 21 32 1 1 24 0 627
2014 457 140 16 34 1 2 29 0 679
2015 449 139 18 31 1 1 36 0 675
2016 463 141 23 31 1 1 33 0 693
2017 485 152 28 36 1 0 41 0 743
2018 468 147 29 42 2 0 32 0 720
2019 416 152 31 56 2 0 30 0 687
2020 396 159 23 80 6 2 43 0 709
2021 337 160 22 76 5 3 46 0 649
2022 299 178 20 81 2 3 53 0 636
2023 274 181 15 111 2 1 53 0 637

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Villa Cresta Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 689 35.3 19.5 n/a
1990 712 35.1 20.2 4.4
1991 712 36.0 19.7 5.2
1992 729 37.2 19.5 4.4
1993 745 37.8 19.7 4.3
1994 784 40.6 19.3 7.8
1995 735 45.1 16.3 9.9
1996 735 45.1 16.3 9.9
1997 768 42.9 17.9 11.6
1998 735 42.8 17.2 12.1
1999 660 42.9 15.4 17
2000 660 39.6 16.7 15.6
2001 599 37.1 16.1 16.5
2002 574 32.5 17.7 22.8
2003 574 32.5 17.7 22.8
2004 529 36.9 14.3 23.8
2005 534 36.0 14.8 25.1
2006 522 36.0 14.5 25.5
2007 511 36.1 14.2 27.4
2008 548 36.6 15.0 30.1
2009 566 35.7 15.9 33.6
2010 578 40.6 14.2 33.2
2011 602 42.4 14.1 36.5
2012 625 39.8 15.7 44.2
2013 627 41.9 14.9 43.9
2014 679 40.9 16.6 41.4
2015 675 42.0 16.0 40.7
2016 693 45.0 15.4 36.9
2017 743 43.7 17.0 36.2
2018 720 47.7 15.0 34.7
2019 687 44.7 15.3 34.8
2020 709 45.8 15.4 36.8
2021 649 47.2 13.7 42.8
2022 636 43.7 14.5 37.1
2023 637 42.8 14.8 57.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Villa Cresta Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 689 35.3 19.5 n/a
1990 712 35.1 20.2 4.4
1991 712 36.0 19.7 5.2
1992 729 37.2 19.5 4.4
1993 745 37.8 19.7 4.3
1994 784 40.6 19.3 7.8
1995 735 45.1 16.3 9.9
1996 735 45.1 16.3 9.9
1997 768 42.9 17.9 11.6
1998 735 42.8 17.2 12.1
1999 660 42.9 15.4 17
2000 660 39.6 16.7 15.6
2001 599 37.1 16.1 16.5
2002 574 32.5 17.7 22.8
2003 574 32.5 17.7 22.8
2004 529 36.9 14.3 23.8
2005 534 36.0 14.8 25.1
2006 522 36.0 14.5 25.5
2007 511 36.1 14.2 27.4
2008 548 36.6 15.0 30.1
2009 566 35.7 15.9 33.6
2010 578 40.6 14.2 33.2
2011 602 42.4 14.1 36.5
2012 625 39.8 15.7 44.2
2013 627 41.9 14.9 43.9
2014 679 40.9 16.6 41.4
2015 675 42.0 16.0 40.7
2016 693 45.0 15.4 36.9
2017 743 43.7 17.0 36.2
2018 720 47.7 15.0 34.7
2019 687 44.7 15.3 34.8
2020 709 45.8 15.4 36.8
2021 649 47.2 13.7 42.8
2022 636 43.7 14.5 37.1
2023 637 42.8 14.8 57.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Villa Cresta Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $582 (4.1%) $13,509 (95.9%) $14,090
2020 $612 (4.3%) $13,490 (95.7%) $14,102
2021 $750 (4.9%) $14,560 (95.1%) $15,310
2022 $1,384 (8.7%) $14,497 (91.3%) $15,881
2023 $1,888 (10.5%) $16,062 (89.5%) $17,950

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Villa Cresta Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 353rd of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 383rd of 855 Elementary schools
 3.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students687637
 7.3%
African American152181
 19.1%
American Indian22
Asian3115
 51.6%
Hispanic56111
 98.2%
Pacific Islander01
White416274
 34.1%
Two or More Races3053
 76.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.8%57.6%
 22.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Villa Cresta Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 637 students attended Villa Cresta Elementary.

Students who attend Villa Cresta Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Parkville Middle
High : Parkville High

Villa Cresta Elementary ranks 433rd of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Villa Cresta Elementary are 43% White, 28% African American, 17% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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