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Crestwood Elementary

Summary:

Crestwood Elementary is a public elementary school located in Madison, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 272 students. The school is part of the Madison Metropolitan School District, which is ranked 330 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Crestwood Elementary consistently outperforms the Madison Metropolitan School District and the state of Wisconsin in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Crestwood's 3rd-grade students scored 63.89% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 45.27% for the district and 52.07% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in Mathematics, with 3rd-grade students scoring 72.22% proficient or better, compared to 44.89% for the district and 56.58% for the state. Crestwood's 4th-grade students also excel in Social Studies (61.7% proficient or better) and Science (63.83% proficient or better), outpacing the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a strong performance among specific student subgroups, such as White students and English Language Learners.

However, Crestwood Elementary faces some challenges, including a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (34.19% receiving free or reduced-price lunch) compared to the nearby Shorewood Hills Elementary (23.62%). Additionally, Crestwood has experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 30.8% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average. While Crestwood's academic performance is generally stronger than other nearby schools within the Madison Metropolitan School District, it is outperformed by the highly-ranked Shorewood Hills Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5930 Old Sauk Rd
       Madison, WI  53705-2599

(608) 204-1120

District: Madison Metropolitan School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
414th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,154 Help


Students who attend Crestwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School
    Spring Harbor Middle
High:    Vel Phillips Memorial High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  272

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.3%
African American:
17.3%
Hispanic:
14.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.2% Help


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Compare Details Crestwood Elementary ranks better than 61% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 5th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.42. (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 Student population at Crestwood Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.3%), African American (17.3%), Hispanic (14%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crestwood Elementary is 11.8. 20 elementary schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crestwood Elementary is $17,154, which is the 9th highest among 29 elementary schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Crestwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Crestwood Elementary 414th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Crestwood Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Madison Metropolitan School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison Metropolitan School District 330th of 428 Wisconsin 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 WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 63.41 269th 633 57.5%
2005 63.19 292nd 632 53.8%
2006 70.28 225th 712 68.4%
2007 77.79 116th 689 83.2%
2008 80.00 89th 1021 91.3%
2009 65.99 375th 1030 63.6%
2010 51.78 643rd 1045 38.5%
2011 56.74 546th 1046 47.8%
2012 31.08 869th 1045 16.8%
2013 60.64 416th 1053 60.5%
2014 66.84 309th 1061 70.9%
2015 20.60 925th 1076 14.0%
2016 36.43 769th 1075 28.5%
2017 44.47 662nd 1071 38.2%
2018 63.04 376th 1025 63.3%
2019 66.75 331st 1037 68.1%
2021 71.51 261st 1050 75.1%
2022 67.43 324th 1067 69.6%
2023 62.27 424th 1067 60.3%
2024 64.42 414th 1061 61.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Crestwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.37 99th 287 65.5%
2019 74.88 34th 275 87.6%
2022 75.57 25th 248 89.9%
2023 64.17 51st 249 79.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Crestwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.21 346th 721 52.0%
2019 20.65 649th 742 12.5%
2021 79.63 71st 746 90.5%
2022 62.70 201st 748 73.1%
2023 24.87 620th 770 19.5%
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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 WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.35 751st 854 12.1%
2019 19.26 791st 874 9.5%
2021 15.83 783rd 847 7.6%
2022 14.52 798th 859 7.1%
2023 9.08 841st 871 3.4%
2024 7.36 846th 866 2.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Crestwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.17 246th 997 75.3%
2019 67.01 315th 1002 68.6%
2021 73.11 229th 1004 77.2%
2022 54.51 490th 1017 51.8%
2023 57.28 468th 1010 53.7%
2024 63.57 400th 1011 60.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Crestwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.21 502nd 997 49.6%
2019 65.65 320th 1002 68.1%
2021 65.68 320th 1003 68.1%
2022 73.48 225th 1017 77.9%
2023 63.15 379th 1011 62.5%
2024 63.68 387th 1012 61.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Crestwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.72 125th 165 24.2%
2019 67.08 32nd 161 80.1%
2023 22.05 128th 138 7.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Crestwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.10 182nd 271 32.8%
2019 40.70 152nd 266 42.9%
2021 21.57 241st 274 12.0%
2022 30.21 209th 296 29.4%
2024 56.08 123rd 331 62.8%
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Rank History for White students at Crestwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.15 78th 686 88.6%
2019 87.07 50th 718 93.0%
2021 76.54 115th 699 83.5%
2022 79.46 104th 704 85.2%
2023 83.14 68th 715 90.5%
2024 86.42 44th 727 93.9%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department 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: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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by a citizen
Thursday, August 15, 2019

Open Quote deep issues with in-equity. Principal thought it perfectly ok to create two classrooms of 26 learners in each, knowing the wide range of behavioral issues and advanced learning , and ESL students. One teacher for 26 students in a crucial developmental year. Lots of parents spoke up, and were lied to about the teachers having support. Formal complaints filed down town. Awaiting the results. The amount of staff turnover is sad--but understandable under this "leadership." School Data shows that over half the staff are afraid to speak up for fear of professional risk. It's palpable when you walk in that the climate is NOT healthy. My learner was among 52 learners that had a stressful, overwhelming year stuck in a ballooned classroom, with one teacher who was denied help. We have data and family testimonials, families gathered in solidarity because the school was so unbearable Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, March 10, 2017

Open Quote Amazing school, teachers, atmosphere, don't let the average test scores fool you. 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
1988 387 6 16 2 1 n/a n/a 0 412
1989 431 7 19 4 2 n/a n/a 0 463
1990 341 11 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1991 346 4 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1992 387 9 14 9 1 n/a n/a 0 420
1993 400 7 19 11 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1994 376 11 22 8 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1995 367 40 56 17 1 n/a n/a 0 481
1996 367 40 56 17 1 n/a n/a 0 481
1997 343 37 55 12 2 n/a n/a 0 449
1998 340 61 44 14 1 n/a n/a 0 460
1999 289 71 54 19 2 n/a n/a 0 435
2000 266 66 46 11 2 n/a n/a 0 391
2001 253 58 42 11 2 n/a n/a 0 366
2002 252 59 47 15 2 n/a n/a 0 375
2003 252 59 47 15 2 n/a n/a 0 375
2004 259 55 54 16 2 n/a n/a 0 386
2005 274 55 48 9 4 n/a n/a 0 390
2006 278 47 49 9 4 n/a n/a 0 387
2007 274 65 52 10 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2008 284 60 51 14 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2009 228 66 32 45 1 n/a n/a 0 372
2010 231 79 35 52 2 n/a n/a 0 399
2011 211 102 32 59 2 0 28 0 434
2012 204 93 25 75 1 0 34 0 432
2013 206 76 25 75 1 0 35 0 418
2014 201 69 29 69 0 0 27 0 395
2015 207 62 28 71 0 0 23 0 391
2016 202 71 22 72 0 0 25 0 392
2017 185 60 24 64 0 0 32 0 365
2018 188 57 19 52 0 0 28 0 344
2019 180 58 18 50 3 0 21 0 330
2020 170 44 16 50 2 0 22 0 304
2021 163 35 15 49 3 0 18 0 283
2022 145 33 20 48 2 0 20 0 268
2023 145 47 15 38 1 0 26 0 272

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
1988 412 19.2 21.4 15.5
1989 463 24.7 18.7 3
1990 367 24.9 14.7 3.5
1991 370 26.6 13.9 17.6
1992 420 27.9 15.0 16
1993 437 27.7 15.8 20.6
1994 417 26.5 15.7 20.4
1995 481 30.1 16.0 21.8
1996 481 30.1 16.0 21.8
1997 449 31.8 14.1 22.5
1998 460 32.4 14.2 22
1999 435 35.4 12.3 27.6
2000 391 35.0 11.2 28.4
2001 366 33.7 10.9 29.5
2002 375 31.8 11.8 24.3
2003 375 31.8 11.8 24.3
2004 386 31.3 12.3 25.1
2005 390 31.4 12.4 n/a
2006 387 30.6 12.6 n/a
2007 401 29.9 13.4 19.7
2008 409 25.2 16.2 23.7
2009 372 27.9 13.3 33.6
2010 399 28.6 13.9 37.8
2011 434 30.2 14.3 41
2012 432 32.1 13.4 43.8
2013 418 35.1 11.9 43.1
2014 395 33.5 11.7 42.8
2015 391 n/a n/a 40.7
2016 392 33.0 11.8 41.3
2017 365 33.2 10.9 37.8
2018 344 32.6 10.5 36.6
2019 330 29.0 11.3 34.5
2020 304 28.5 10.6 34.9
2021 283 27.0 10.4 33.9
2022 268 23.4 11.4 31
2023 272 22.9 11.8 34.2

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
1988 412 19.2 21.4 15.5
1989 463 24.7 18.7 3
1990 367 24.9 14.7 3.5
1991 370 26.6 13.9 17.6
1992 420 27.9 15.0 16
1993 437 27.7 15.8 20.6
1994 417 26.5 15.7 20.4
1995 481 30.1 16.0 21.8
1996 481 30.1 16.0 21.8
1997 449 31.8 14.1 22.5
1998 460 32.4 14.2 22
1999 435 35.4 12.3 27.6
2000 391 35.0 11.2 28.4
2001 366 33.7 10.9 29.5
2002 375 31.8 11.8 24.3
2003 375 31.8 11.8 24.3
2004 386 31.3 12.3 25.1
2005 390 31.4 12.4 n/a
2006 387 30.6 12.6 n/a
2007 401 29.9 13.4 19.7
2008 409 25.2 16.2 23.7
2009 372 27.9 13.3 33.6
2010 399 28.6 13.9 37.8
2011 434 30.2 14.3 41
2012 432 32.1 13.4 43.8
2013 418 35.1 11.9 43.1
2014 395 33.5 11.7 42.8
2015 391 n/a n/a 40.7
2016 392 33.0 11.8 41.3
2017 365 33.2 10.9 37.8
2018 344 32.6 10.5 36.6
2019 330 29.0 11.3 34.5
2020 304 28.5 10.6 34.9
2021 283 27.0 10.4 33.9
2022 268 23.4 11.4 31
2023 272 22.9 11.8 34.2

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 $511 (3.3%) $14,768 (96.7%) $15,279
2020 $519 (3.3%) $15,258 (96.7%) $15,777
2021 $399 (2.3%) $16,756 (97.7%) $17,154

Data source: Wisconsin 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 331st of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 424th of 1067 Elementary schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Crestwood Elementary)5148.9
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Madison Metropolitan School District)35.334.9
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Crestwood Elementary)5457.8
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Madison Metropolitan School District)45.840.3
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Crestwood Elementary)5047.4
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Madison Metropolitan School District)41.944.9
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Crestwood Elementary)57.144.7
 12.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Madison Metropolitan School District)45.942.2
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Crestwood Elementary)59.563.2
 3.6%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Madison Metropolitan School District)50.156.6
 6.6%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Crestwood Elementary)57.163.2
 6%
   4th Grade Science (Madison Metropolitan School District)48.250.5
 2.4%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Crestwood Elementary)48.940
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Madison Metropolitan School District)38.538.2
 0.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Crestwood Elementary)6650
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Madison Metropolitan School District)4541.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students330272
 17.6%
African American5847
 19%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian1815
 16.7%
Hispanic5038
 24%
Pacific Islander00
White180145
 19.4%
Two or More Races2126
 23.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.5%34.2%
 0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Crestwood Elementary

Crestwood Elementary ranks 414th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Crestwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School
Middle : Spring Harbor Middle
High : Vel Phillips Memorial High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 272 students attended Crestwood Elementary.

Students at Crestwood Elementary are 53% White, 17% African American, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 6% Asian.


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