Creswell Elementary

Summary:

Creswell Elementary is a public elementary school in Creswell, North Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 119 students. The school is part of the Washington County Schools district, which is ranked 178 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Creswell Elementary faces several challenges, including significantly lower academic performance compared to state and district averages, with proficiency rates in Math and Reading ranging from 17.4% to 69.2% for 3rd-5th graders, compared to state averages of 48.7% to 62.7% in Math and 48.7% to 52.8% in Reading. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students (over 97%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Creswell Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of North Carolina elementary schools, with a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Interestingly, while Creswell Elementary spends significantly more per student ($17,208 in 2018-2019) compared to the nearby Pines Elementary ($12,588 in 2018-2019), its academic performance is generally lower. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership, teacher quality, and instructional practices, may be contributing to the school's underperformance. Additionally, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.1 to 12 students per teacher, suggests that class size alone may not be the primary driver of the school's academic challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 200 South Seventh St
       Creswell, NC  27928


(252) 797-7474

District: Washington County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1249th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,208 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  119

Racial breakdown:

African American:
54.6%
White:
20.2%
Hispanic:
15.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Creswell Elementary ranks worse than 83% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Creswell Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (54.6%), White (20.2%), Hispanic (15.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Creswell Elementary is 11.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Creswell Elementary is $17,208.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Creswell Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Creswell Elementary 1249th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Creswell Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Washington County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington County Schools 178th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Creswell Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Creswell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 30.04 1005th 1276 21.2%
2007 34.26 972nd 1293 24.8%
2008 40.04 868th 1324 34.4%
2009 46.49 828th 1354 38.8%
2010 55.17 695th 1363 49.0%
2011 43.16 880th 1381 36.3%
2012 39.74 948th 1388 31.7%
2013 37.59 891st 1403 36.5%
2014 28.42 1030th 1390 25.9%
2015 21.48 1193rd 1440 17.2%
2016 43.21 868th 1425 39.1%
2017 21.93 1187th 1429 16.9%
2018 21.27 1194th 1434 16.7%
2019 28.09 1123rd 1473 23.8%
2022 23.73 1196th 1514 21.0%
2023 37.50 962nd 1502 36.0%
2024 21.94 1249th 1505 17.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Creswell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.78 1135th 1361 16.6%
2022 40.11 848th 1366 37.9%
2023 51.94 667th 1437 53.6%
2024 25.99 1206th 1450 16.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Creswell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.97 1089th 1405 22.5%
2023 32.42 1024th 1459 29.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Creswell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.73 1210th 1413 14.4%
2019 26.02 1161st 1430 18.8%
2023 46.28 816th 1461 44.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Creswell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.10 245th 933 73.7%
2024 35.37 644th 924 30.3%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Open Quote Creswell Elementary is by far one of the worst schools in the district. Teachers are not supported, staff in the main office (including the principal) is by far LARGELY uneducated (at least they sound this way when you speak with them). Teachers are made to feel as though they are in the depths of despair, no help whatsoever when dealing with children with very obvious behavioral issues. DO NOT teach at Creswell, will be the worst decision of your life. DO NOT send your students/children to Creswell, will not be able to get the education they deserve due to all the children there who do not want to learn and make learning improbable for any child who would like to learn. If I could give zero stars, I would.
This elementary needs a total re-do, starting with the principal and ending with the undisciplined and unruly children. Only know of one teacher at this school who is stellar and amazing. Can't wait for this teacher to get out of from Creswell and on to a better school to be appreciated for all they do. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Creswell Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 143 128 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1998 136 120 0 6 0 n/a n/a 1 263
1999 128 122 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2000 114 112 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 233
2001 100 102 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2002 93 119 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2003 93 119 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2004 87 119 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2005 93 111 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2006 77 95 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2007 84 87 0 23 0 n/a n/a 7 201
2008 96 80 0 20 0 n/a n/a 6 202
2009 75 82 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2010 93 77 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2011 95 60 1 37 0 0 5 0 198
2012 92 57 0 40 0 0 6 0 195
2013 119 50 0 45 0 0 9 0 223
2014 110 43 0 41 0 0 14 0 208
2015 117 61 0 48 0 0 7 0 233
2016 81 65 0 39 0 0 8 0 193
2017 79 65 1 43 0 0 10 0 198
2018 64 64 1 47 0 0 7 0 183
2019 45 58 0 35 0 0 5 0 143
2020 26 57 2 19 0 0 4 0 108
2021 21 57 2 16 0 0 3 0 99
2022 28 58 2 16 0 0 4 0 108
2023 24 65 3 18 0 0 9 0 119

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 Creswell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 276 18.0 15.3 51.4
1998 263 19.0 13.8 n/a
1999 256 19.0 13.5 n/a
2000 233 19.0 12.3 n/a
2001 205 19.0 10.8 n/a
2002 221 18.0 12.3 0
2003 221 18.0 12.3 0
2004 212 18.0 11.8 98.6
2005 219 21.0 10.4 79.5
2006 194 21.0 9.2 74.2
2007 201 n/a n/a 69.1
2008 202 17.6 11.5 n/a
2009 178 18.1 9.8 73
2010 201 16.1 12.4 70.1
2011 198 16.6 11.9 72.2
2012 195 15.4 12.5 69.7
2013 223 13.4 16.6 71.3
2014 208 14.6 14.2 83.7
2015 233 15.0 15.5 98.7
2016 193 15.0 12.8 98.4
2017 198 13.5 14.6 98
2018 183 12.9 14.0 95.1
2019 143 12.4 11.5 97.9
2020 108 12.9 8.3 97.2
2021 99 9.7 10.1 97
2022 108 9.0 12.0 97.2
2023 119 10.0 11.9 97.5

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 Creswell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 276 18.0 15.3 51.4
1998 263 19.0 13.8 n/a
1999 256 19.0 13.5 n/a
2000 233 19.0 12.3 n/a
2001 205 19.0 10.8 n/a
2002 221 18.0 12.3 0
2003 221 18.0 12.3 0
2004 212 18.0 11.8 98.6
2005 219 21.0 10.4 79.5
2006 194 21.0 9.2 74.2
2007 201 n/a n/a 69.1
2008 202 17.6 11.5 n/a
2009 178 18.1 9.8 73
2010 201 16.1 12.4 70.1
2011 198 16.6 11.9 72.2
2012 195 15.4 12.5 69.7
2013 223 13.4 16.6 71.3
2014 208 14.6 14.2 83.7
2015 233 15.0 15.5 98.7
2016 193 15.0 12.8 98.4
2017 198 13.5 14.6 98
2018 183 12.9 14.0 95.1
2019 143 12.4 11.5 97.9
2020 108 12.9 8.3 97.2
2021 99 9.7 10.1 97
2022 108 9.0 12.0 97.2
2023 119 10.0 11.9 97.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Creswell Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,807 (16.3%) $14,401 (83.7%) $17,208

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Creswell Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1123rd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 962nd of 1502 Elementary schools
 12.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Creswell Elementary)6548
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington County Schools)58.762.7
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Creswell Elementary)3520
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Washington County Schools)3730.9
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Creswell Elementary)52.927.8
 25.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Washington County Schools)3534.5
 0.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Creswell Elementary)58.855.6
 3.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Washington County Schools)46.340.2
 6.1%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Creswell Elementary)39.166.7
 27.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Washington County Schools)24.346.3
 22%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Creswell Elementary)34.838.1
 3.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Washington County Schools)35.732.9
 2.8%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Creswell Elementary)56.571.4
 14.9%
   5th Grade Science (Washington County Schools)48.756.1
 7.4%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students143119
 16.8%
African American5865
 12.1%
American Indian00
Asian03
Hispanic3518
 48.6%
Pacific Islander00
White4524
 46.7%
Two or More Races59
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.9%97.5%
 0.4%


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Students at Creswell Elementary are 55% African American, 20% White, 15% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Creswell Elementary ranks in the bottom 17.0% of North Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 119 students attended Creswell Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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