Crestwood Elementary

Summary:

Crestwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Springfield, Virginia, serving 563 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 130 school districts in Virginia.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Crestwood Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Virginia elementary schools, with significantly lower academic performance than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of Crestwood students proficient or better in Mathematics ranged from 14.81% in 6th grade to 54.39% in 3rd grade, compared to 65.3% to 71.31% for Fairfax County and 59.41% to 70.11% for Virginia. The school's student subgroups, including Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, also perform significantly worse than their peers across the state.

Crestwood Elementary's demographic profile is notably different from nearby schools, such as Keene Mill Elementary, which has a much more diverse racial/ethnic composition and a lower percentage of students from low-income families. Despite spending more per student ($12,155 in 2020-2021) compared to some higher-performing nearby schools, Crestwood Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Virginia elementary schools, suggesting that the school may be facing significant challenges in effectively serving its diverse learner community and addressing their unique educational needs.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 6010 Hanover Ave
       Springfield, VA  22150


(703) 923-5400

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1039th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,155 Help


Students who attend Crestwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Key Middle
High:    Lewis High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  563

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
72.8%
Asian:
13.1%
White:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Crestwood Elementary ranks worse than 93.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 124th among 137 ranked elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.11. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Crestwood Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crestwood Elementary is $12,155, which is the 58th highest among 137 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Crestwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Crestwood Elementary 1039th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Crestwood Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fairfax County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax County Public Schools 41st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Crestwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Crestwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 10.72 1027th 1062 3.3%
2006 18.61 995th 1071 7.1%
2007 19.51 994th 1083 8.2%
2008 28.58 916th 1081 15.3%
2009 35.16 858th 1082 20.7%
2010 27.57 970th 1113 12.8%
2011 31.20 926th 1117 17.1%
2012 27.05 967th 1117 13.4%
2013 20.99 992nd 1120 11.4%
2014 30.16 886th 1110 20.2%
2015 15.33 1017th 1100 7.5%
2016 16.88 999th 1096 8.9%
2017 20.54 973rd 1099 11.5%
2018 16.83 989th 1097 9.8%
2019 9.37 1049th 1105 5.1%
2021 15.18 961st 1103 12.9%
2022 18.16 955th 1109 13.9%
2023 11.65 1009th 1114 9.4%
2024 9.11 1039th 1114 6.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Crestwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.96 253rd 300 15.7%
2024 21.11 264th 306 13.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Crestwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 12.42 975th 1036 5.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Crestwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.17 1006th 1100 8.5%
2024 7.68 1041st 1098 5.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Crestwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.36 997th 1093 8.8%
2024 12.35 1009th 1101 8.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Crestwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.03 513th 564 9.0%
2024 9.93 548th 580 5.5%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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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by a parent
Monday, July 13, 2015

Open Quote Don't be fooled by the varied demographic makeup of this school or the lower than average test scores (oftentimes a language barrier issue). This school has the best staff, teachers, and principal. My son has been attending Crestwood the past three years and we think it's great - a real gem of a school. We had the option of going the private school route or to attend a different Fairfax elementary school but opted to stay with Crestwood. As a parent, I am pleased. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Crestwood Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 326 326
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 275 275
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 297 297
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 305 305
1993 233 17 43 13 1 n/a n/a 0 307
1994 219 17 42 16 2 n/a n/a 0 296
1995 225 27 59 56 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1996 225 27 59 56 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1997 215 18 62 78 1 n/a n/a 0 374
1998 212 24 60 86 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1999 205 25 57 107 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2000 204 24 69 118 0 n/a n/a -4 411
2001 189 21 84 150 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2002 167 20 118 234 3 n/a n/a 13 555
2003 167 20 118 234 3 n/a n/a 13 555
2004 160 22 115 231 3 n/a n/a 12 543
2005 131 24 101 243 3 n/a n/a 20 522
2006 87 14 97 252 0 n/a n/a 25 475
2007 69 23 92 276 0 n/a n/a 25 485
2008 76 16 92 314 0 n/a n/a 27 525
2009 60 26 104 325 1 n/a n/a 25 541
2010 61 23 115 352 1 n/a n/a 24 576
2011 53 16 117 359 1 2 16 0 564
2012 58 21 131 374 1 1 15 0 601
2013 56 20 142 387 0 1 12 0 618
2014 52 24 130 436 0 1 9 0 652
2015 63 27 127 450 1 1 9 0 678
2016 63 20 118 434 0 1 10 0 646
2017 59 28 113 444 0 1 9 0 654
2018 64 27 104 434 1 1 8 0 639
2019 63 27 103 414 0 0 5 0 612
2020 57 23 90 449 0 0 4 0 623
2021 54 18 87 391 0 0 9 0 559
2022 61 17 77 403 0 0 8 0 566
2023 48 22 74 410 0 0 9 0 563

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 Crestwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 326 20.0 16.3 n/a
1990 275 16.1 17.0 n/a
1991 297 17.3 17.1 n/a
1992 305 17.6 17.3 n/a
1993 307 28.2 10.9 n/a
1994 296 17.8 n/a 8.1
1995 367 n/a 0.0 15
1996 367 n/a 0.0 15
1997 374 n/a 0.0 19.8
1998 382 n/a 0.0 20.4
1999 394 25.7 15.3 29.7
2000 411 n/a 0.0 23.9
2001 444 29.5 15.1 34.9
2002 555 50.0 11.1 43.9
2003 555 50.0 11.1 43.9
2004 543 47.5 11.4 44.3
2005 522 42.5 12.3 50.8
2006 475 45.0 10.6 52.7
2007 485 52.5 9.2 56.5
2008 525 39.0 13.5 60.6
2009 541 43.2 12.5 63.6
2010 576 44.9 12.8 71.4
2011 564 48.3 11.6 70.4
2012 601 50.9 11.8 71.5
2013 618 48.6 12.7 72.3
2014 652 52.6 12.3 74.2
2015 678 53.0 12.7 67.6
2016 646 51.0 12.6 66.9
2017 654 48.5 13.4 61.5
2018 639 47.0 13.5 69.8
2019 612 46.0 13.3 81
2020 623 46.6 13.3 83
2021 559 47.1 11.8 n/a
2022 566 46.5 12.1 91.3
2023 563 42.5 13.2 67.7

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 Crestwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 326 20.0 16.3 n/a
1990 275 16.1 17.0 n/a
1991 297 17.3 17.1 n/a
1992 305 17.6 17.3 n/a
1993 307 28.2 10.9 n/a
1994 296 17.8 n/a 8.1
1995 367 n/a 0.0 15
1996 367 n/a 0.0 15
1997 374 n/a 0.0 19.8
1998 382 n/a 0.0 20.4
1999 394 25.7 15.3 29.7
2000 411 n/a 0.0 23.9
2001 444 29.5 15.1 34.9
2002 555 50.0 11.1 43.9
2003 555 50.0 11.1 43.9
2004 543 47.5 11.4 44.3
2005 522 42.5 12.3 50.8
2006 475 45.0 10.6 52.7
2007 485 52.5 9.2 56.5
2008 525 39.0 13.5 60.6
2009 541 43.2 12.5 63.6
2010 576 44.9 12.8 71.4
2011 564 48.3 11.6 70.4
2012 601 50.9 11.8 71.5
2013 618 48.6 12.7 72.3
2014 652 52.6 12.3 74.2
2015 678 53.0 12.7 67.6
2016 646 51.0 12.6 66.9
2017 654 48.5 13.4 61.5
2018 639 47.0 13.5 69.8
2019 612 46.0 13.3 81
2020 623 46.6 13.3 83
2021 559 47.1 11.8 n/a
2022 566 46.5 12.1 91.3
2023 563 42.5 13.2 67.7

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 Crestwood Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $850 (7.8%) $10,085 (92.2%) $10,935
2020 $657 (6.1%) $10,189 (93.9%) $10,846
2021 $723 (5.9%) $11,432 (94.1%) $12,155

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Crestwood Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1049th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 1009th of 1114 Elementary schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Crestwood Elementary)6747
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Crestwood Elementary)4441.7
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Crestwood Elementary)6358.6
 4.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Crestwood Elementary)5359.1
 6.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Crestwood Elementary)5512
 43%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Crestwood Elementary)5740.9
 16.1%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Crestwood Elementary)5747
 10%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Crestwood Elementary)8137.5
 43.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Crestwood Elementary)6352.3
 10.7%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Crestwood Elementary)100100
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8669
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7855
 23%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students612563
 8%
African American2722
 18.5%
American Indian00
Asian10374
 28.2%
Hispanic414410
 1%
Pacific Islander00
White6348
 23.8%
Two or More Races59
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81%67.7%
 13.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Crestwood Elementary

Crestwood Elementary ranks in the bottom 6.7% of Virginia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 563 students attended Crestwood Elementary.

Students who attend Crestwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Key Middle
High : Lewis High

Students at Crestwood Elementary are 73% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 9% White, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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