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#3845 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 40% in state
Creston Elementary
Elementary School · Atascadero Unified · Creston, CA
An Atascadero Unified elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 238, Creston, CA 93432
- Math 67% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 34:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Creston Elementary score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2018, reaching 60% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Creston Elementary 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average404/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,200
Median home value
$899,500
Median rent
$1,776/mo
College educated
46%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93432; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Atascadero Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | Not available | 384 | Compare → |
| San Benito ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | Not available | 405 | Compare → |
| San Gabriel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | Not available | 359 | Compare → |
| Santa Margarita ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | Not available | 284 | 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.
Atascadero Unified
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #5 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,963NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Creston Elementary is listed in Atascadero Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Creston Elementary
Creston Elementary is a public elementary school in Creston, CA, part of Atascadero Unified, serving approximately 68 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 34:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,845 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Creston Elementary
What grades does Creston Elementary serve?
Creston Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Creston Elementary?
Creston Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creston Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Creston Elementary is 34:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Creston Elementary rank in CA?
Creston Elementary ranks #3,845 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Creston Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Creston Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Creston Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Creston Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Creston Elementary a charter school?
No, Creston Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Creston Elementary a Title I school?
No, Creston Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Creston Elementary?
52.9% of students at Creston Elementary 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
- 68
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 34:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.2%
- Phone
- (805) 238-4771
- Area population (ZIP 93432)
- 1,229
- Area median age
- 55.4
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. 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 93432; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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