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Creston Elementary

Summary:

Creston Elementary is a small public elementary school located in Creston, Washington, serving grades K-6 with an enrollment of just 45 students. The school is part of the Creston School District, which is ranked 123 out of 249 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Creston Elementary faces several challenges compared to other schools in the area. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (80%) compared to the state average, and a lower percentage of minority students. Academically, Creston Elementary's performance is generally lower than the state and district averages, with only 50% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 34.62% in Math, and 45.45% in Science. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 57.78%. In contrast, nearby schools like Almira Elementary, Davenport Elementary, and Wilbur Elementary generally have higher academic achievement, lower free and reduced lunch rates, and better overall rankings compared to Creston Elementary.

Another challenge for Creston Elementary is the fluctuating funding and per-student spending, which has ranged from $10,909 in the 2019-2020 school year to $35,303 in the 2021-2022 school year. This instability in resources may impact the school's ability to provide consistent educational programs and support for its students. Additionally, Creston Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 699 out of 1,072 schools in the 2007-2008 school year to 626 out of 1,169 schools in the 2022-2023 school year, suggesting that the school's performance has not kept pace with improvements in other schools across the state.


Detail:

Public K-6

 485 SE E Street
       Creston, WA  99117-0017

(509) 636-2721

District: Creston School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $35,303 Help


Students who attend Creston Elementary usually attend:

High:    Creston Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.3 Help
Number of students:  45

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.0%
Hispanic:
8.9%
Two or more races:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Creston Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80%), Hispanic (8.9%), two or more races (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Creston Elementary is 8.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Creston Elementary is $35,303.
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Rank History for Creston Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 7.14 1017th 1051 3.2%
2008 42.09 657th 1067 38.4%
2009 40.07 699th 1072 34.8%
2010 28.98 841st 1088 22.7%
2012 26.11 891st 1097 18.8%
2013 14.46 1020th 1106 7.8%
2015 15.51 945th 1067 11.4%
2017 21.73 851st 1056 19.4%
2023 44.14 626th 1169 46.4%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Creston Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 57 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 60
1989 50 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 53
1990 55 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 57
1991 62 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 64
1992 57 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 59
1993 62 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 65
1994 50 2 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 57
1995 67 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 68
1996 67 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 68
1997 66 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 69
1998 58 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 58
1999 57 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 60
2000 62 1 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 67
2001 53 1 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 58
2002 52 1 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 59
2003 52 1 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 59
2004 49 1 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 56
2005 65 0 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 71
2006 58 1 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 62
2007 50 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 52
2008 56 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 59
2009 63 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 66
2010 60 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 61
2011 57 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 60
2012 58 0 0 1 1 0 4 0 64
2013 48 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 53
2014 51 0 0 1 1 0 6 0 59
2015 50 0 0 2 1 0 5 0 58
2016 34 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 36
2017 40 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 45
2018 34 0 0 2 1 0 3 0 40
2019 30 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 37
2020 29 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 35
2021 27 0 0 3 1 0 5 0 36
2022 33 0 1 3 0 0 3 0 40
2023 36 1 0 4 1 0 3 0 45

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 Creston Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 60 5.0 12.0 0
1989 53 4.0 13.2 n/a
1990 57 4.0 14.2 0
1991 64 4.0 16.0 n/a
1992 59 4.9 12.0 n/a
1993 65 4.8 13.5 n/a
1994 57 4.9 11.6 n/a
1995 68 5.4 12.6 n/a
1996 68 5.4 12.6 n/a
1997 69 5.9 11.7 n/a
1998 58 4.8 12.1 n/a
1999 60 4.8 12.5 n/a
2000 67 5.1 13.1 n/a
2001 58 6.0 9.7 n/a
2002 59 5.9 10.0 45.8
2003 59 5.9 10.0 45.8
2004 56 6.0 9.3 41.1
2005 71 6.1 11.6 35.2
2006 62 6.8 9.1 33.9
2007 52 7.0 7.4 48.1
2008 59 6.2 9.5 54.2
2009 66 6.2 10.6 57.6
2010 61 6.1 9.9 42.6
2011 60 6.1 9.7 35
2012 64 6.1 10.3 40.6
2013 53 6.1 8.5 35.8
2014 59 n/a n/a 35.6
2015 58 7.0 8.2 41.4
2016 36 6.0 6.0 41.7
2017 45 6.1 7.2 42.2
2018 40 5.6 7.1 32.5
2019 37 5.0 7.2 43.2
2020 35 5.4 6.3 40
2021 36 5.0 7.1 50
2022 40 5.5 7.2 60
2023 45 5.3 8.3 57.8

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 Creston Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 60 5.0 12.0 0
1989 53 4.0 13.2 n/a
1990 57 4.0 14.2 0
1991 64 4.0 16.0 n/a
1992 59 4.9 12.0 n/a
1993 65 4.8 13.5 n/a
1994 57 4.9 11.6 n/a
1995 68 5.4 12.6 n/a
1996 68 5.4 12.6 n/a
1997 69 5.9 11.7 n/a
1998 58 4.8 12.1 n/a
1999 60 4.8 12.5 n/a
2000 67 5.1 13.1 n/a
2001 58 6.0 9.7 n/a
2002 59 5.9 10.0 45.8
2003 59 5.9 10.0 45.8
2004 56 6.0 9.3 41.1
2005 71 6.1 11.6 35.2
2006 62 6.8 9.1 33.9
2007 52 7.0 7.4 48.1
2008 59 6.2 9.5 54.2
2009 66 6.2 10.6 57.6
2010 61 6.1 9.9 42.6
2011 60 6.1 9.7 35
2012 64 6.1 10.3 40.6
2013 53 6.1 8.5 35.8
2014 59 n/a n/a 35.6
2015 58 7.0 8.2 41.4
2016 36 6.0 6.0 41.7
2017 45 6.1 7.2 42.2
2018 40 5.6 7.1 32.5
2019 37 5.0 7.2 43.2
2020 35 5.4 6.3 40
2021 36 5.0 7.1 50
2022 40 5.5 7.2 60
2023 45 5.3 8.3 57.8

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Creston Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201785.7%0.0%0.0%14.3%0.0%85.7%85.7%100.0%85.7%85.7%85.7%
2018100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201985.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%14.3%100.0%100.0%100.0%85.7%100.0%100.0%
202280.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%10.0%100.0%90.0%100.0%80.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%
202490.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%90.9%90.9%100.0%90.9%90.9%90.9%90.9%90.9%90.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Creston Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
2018100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2019100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201997.3%0.0%0.0%2.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%97.3%100.0%100.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Creston Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $744 (2.4%) $30,530 (97.6%) $31,274
2020 $646 (5.9%) $10,263 (94.1%) $10,909
2021 $963 (3.0%) $31,311 (97.0%) $32,273
2022 $2,071 (5.9%) $33,232 (94.1%) $35,303

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Creston 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Creston Elementary)66.750
 16.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Creston School District)70.764
 6.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Creston Elementary)54.234.6
 19.6%
   All Grades Math (Creston School District)44.838
 6.8%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students3745
 21.6%
African American01
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic24
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White3036
 20%
Two or More Races53
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.2%57.8%
 14.5%

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Students who attend Creston Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Creston Junior-Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 45 students attended Creston Elementary.

Students at Creston Elementary are 80% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% American Indian.


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