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#1215 of 1,823 schools in IN

Crestdale Elementary School

Elementary School · Richmond Community Schools · Richmond, IN

A Richmond Community Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

701 Crestdale Drive, Richmond, IN 47374

  • Math 39% vs IN 48% (2025)
  • Reading 34% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.8% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.6% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-12.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.6 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$12,966
Chronic Absenteeism50.9%

Students at Crestdale Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency39%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
48%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency34%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
32%
2025
Math
39%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Crestdale 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,566

Median home value

$121,800

Median rent

$816/mo

College educated

21.8%

Homeownership

64.3%

Poverty rate

20%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47374; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fairview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–40.8 mi271Compare →
Community Youth ServicesEnrollment path unverified5.5K–121.7 mi67Compare →
Seton Catholic ElementaryPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–61.7 mi162Compare →
Starr Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–41.8 mi253Compare →

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.

Richmond Community Schools

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#2 of 10
District spending per student
$12,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Crestdale Elementary School is listed in Richmond Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Crestdale Elementary School

Crestdale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Richmond, IN, part of Richmond Community Schools, serving approximately 373 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,215 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Crestdale Elementary School

What grades does Crestdale Elementary School serve?

Crestdale Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Crestdale Elementary School?

Crestdale Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestdale Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Crestdale Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Crestdale Elementary School rank in IN?

Crestdale Elementary School ranks #1,215 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Crestdale Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Crestdale Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Crestdale Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Crestdale Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Crestdale Elementary School a charter school?

No, Crestdale Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Crestdale Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Crestdale Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crestdale Elementary School?

63.8% of students at Crestdale 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
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
373
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.9%
Area population (ZIP 47374)
45,186
Area average commute
18.4 min
Area median age
40.6
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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 47374; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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