Cresson Elementary

Cresson Elementary serves 229 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Norwalk, California, operating with a student-teacher ratio of 17.6:1 across 13 full-time equivalent teachers. The school has earned recognition as a strong performer, ranking in the 83rd percentile statewide at #1629 out of 9,566 California elementary schools, with an impressive MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. Academically, Cresson Elementary demonstrates solid achievement with 49% of students reaching proficiency or above in English Language Arts and 46% in mathematics across all grade levels.

These results reflect the school's commitment to providing quality education in core subject areas. The school serves families in the 90650 zip code area, where the median household income is $91,259 and the poverty rate is relatively low at 9.1%. The surrounding community shows economic stability with a median home value of $593,100, though only 20% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

This creates an interesting dynamic where economic resources may support student success even in a community with varied educational backgrounds. Located on East Cresson Street, the school sits within a large suburban area of Los Angeles County, providing students with the benefits of suburban community life while maintaining access to the broader opportunities of the greater Los Angeles region.