Summary:
Creston Elementary School is a public elementary school in Portland, Oregon, serving 260 students in grades K-5. As part of the Portland School District 1J, which is ranked 17 out of 140 districts in the state, Creston Elementary consistently maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong academic performance.
Creston Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic achievements. The school consistently outperforms the state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates across grades 3-5. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Creston's 4th-grade ELA proficiency rate was 71.4%, significantly higher than the district's 55.4% and the state's 41.9%. The school's performance is also noteworthy across different student subgroups, including female, male, white, and special education students, all of whom demonstrate strong academic results. Additionally, Creston's spending per student, at $30,915 for the 2021-2022 school year, is higher than the state average, which may contribute to the school's success.
Compared to nearby schools, Glencoe Elementary, Marysville Elementary, and Arleta Elementary, Creston Elementary School's academic performance is generally stronger. The nearby Winterhaven School stands out as an exceptional school, consistently ranking among the top 5 elementary schools in Oregon. Lewis Elementary and Richmond Elementary, both within a 1-mile radius, also demonstrate strong academic performance, ranking in the top 100 Oregon elementary schools.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Portland School District 1J
SchoolDigger Rank:
103rd of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,127
Students who attend Creston Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.7
Number of students: 260
Racial breakdown:
White:
68.8%
Hispanic:
13.8%
Two or more races:
8.1%
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Asian:
4.2%
African American:
2.7%
American Indian:
1.5%
Pacific Islander:
0.8%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.7%
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