Crest School District
School District · Colony, Kansas
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
261
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
261
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Evaluating Crest?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Crest as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Crest High
Colony · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Crest Elementary
Colony · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#262 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.5
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,296
+$42 vs Kansas median
District size
261 students
Smaller than Kansas median
Top-Rated Schools in Crest
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crest High | 5.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Crest Elementary | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Crest
Crest is a Colony, Kansas school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 261 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. District-level spending was $15,296 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.9/10, Crest demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Crest High, which has a composite score of 5.5/10.
In standardized testing, Crest students show an average math proficiency of 37.7% and ELA proficiency of 42.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Crest, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Crest with test data.
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Colony
- Total Enrollment
- 261
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- District spending per student
- $15,296NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Crest?
Crest has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Crest?
The average composite rating for Crest is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Crest?
Crest's district-level spending was $15,296 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Crest?
The average student-teacher ratio in Crest is 13.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Crest?
Crest High is the highest-rated school in Crest with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What are the test scores in Crest?
Across schools in Crest with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.1%
How we rate schools
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Compare Crest with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Spring Hill (11)
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- Emporia (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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