Excellent
#102 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 10% in state
Crestwood Elementary School
Elementary School · North Little Rock School District · North Little Rock, AR
A North Little Rock School District elementary school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1901 CRESTWOOD DR, North Little Rock, AR 72116
- Math 59% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crestwood Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Crestwood Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- City Safety: High5,510/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Little Rock), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,490
Median home value
$218,700
Median rent
$1,058/mo
College educated
42.4%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Indian Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Ridge Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 534 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Little Rock School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #1 of 14
- District spending per student
- $12,919NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crestwood Elementary School is listed in NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crestwood Elementary School
Crestwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in North Little Rock, AR, part of North Little Rock School District, serving approximately 491 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #102 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crestwood Elementary School
What grades does Crestwood Elementary School serve?
Crestwood Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Crestwood Elementary School?
Crestwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 491 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Elementary School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crestwood Elementary School rank in AR?
Crestwood Elementary School ranks #102 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Crestwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Crestwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Crestwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crestwood Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Crestwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Crestwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crestwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Crestwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crestwood Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Crestwood Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 491
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (501) 771-8190
- Area population (ZIP 72116)
- 21,090
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 42
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72116; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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