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#771 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 42% in state

Crestview Elementary School

Elementary School · Msd Lawrence Township · Indianapolis, IN

A Msd Lawrence Township elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7600 E 71st St, Indianapolis, IN 46256

  • Math 32% vs IN 45% (2025)
  • Reading 33% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.2% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.6% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-19.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.6 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$12,332
Chronic Absenteeism32.4%

Students at Crestview Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency32%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
45%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency33%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
54%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
32%
2025
Math
32%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

71.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Crestview 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. Open the Indianapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Transit 26Some Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,237/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Indianapolis), 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

$86,529

Median home value

$277,800

Median rent

$1,136/mo

College educated

57%

Homeownership

73.3%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46256; 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
Skiles Test Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.5PK–60.8 mi576Compare →
Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–121.2 mi1,361Compare →
The Nature School of Central IndianaCharter · enrollment unverified5.5K–81.4 mi145Compare →
Amy Beverland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.11–6Not available808Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Msd Lawrence Township

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#3 of 16
District spending per student
$12,332NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Crestview Elementary School is listed in MSD Lawrence Township; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Crestview Elementary School

Crestview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Msd Lawrence Township, serving approximately 596 students in grades 1st-6th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #771 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Crestview Elementary School

What grades does Crestview Elementary School serve?

Crestview Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 6th.

How many students attend Crestview Elementary School?

Crestview Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 596 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Crestview Elementary School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Crestview Elementary School rank in IN?

Crestview Elementary School ranks #771 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Crestview Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Crestview Elementary School 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 Crestview Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Crestview Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Crestview Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Crestview Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

71.6% of students at Crestview 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
1st – 6th
Enrollment
596
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Marion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.4%
Area population (ZIP 46256)
21,785
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
39.2
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 46256; 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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