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#555 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 43% in state
Crestview Elem
Elementary School · Shawnee Mission Pub Sch · Merriam, KS
A Shawnee Mission Pub Sch elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6101 Craig St., Merriam, KS 66202
- Math 45% proficient (2025)
- Reading 48% proficient (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crestview Elem score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (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 38 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Crestview Elem 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 Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,040/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Merriam), 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
$72,148
Median home value
$264,400
Median rent
$1,228/mo
College educated
50.8%
Homeownership
49.8%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66202; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Paul II Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| Merriam Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| East Antioch ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 282 | Compare → |
| Lenexa Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–6 | Not available | 311 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #27 of 44
- District spending per student
- $12,338NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crestview Elem is listed in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crestview Elem
Crestview Elem is a public elementary school in Merriam, KS, part of Shawnee Mission Pub Sch, serving approximately 386 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #555 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crestview Elem
What grades does Crestview Elem serve?
Crestview Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Crestview Elem?
Crestview Elem has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestview Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestview Elem is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crestview Elem rank in KS?
Crestview Elem ranks #555 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Crestview Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Crestview Elem 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 Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crestview Elem has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Crestview Elem a charter school?
No, Crestview Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crestview Elem a Title I school?
No, Crestview Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crestview Elem?
60.9% of students at Crestview Elem 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 386
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (913) 993-3000
- Area population (ZIP 66202)
- 17,321
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 66202; 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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