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#1620 of 2,221 schools in MO
Crestwood Elem.
Elementary School · Lindbergh Schools · St. Louis, MO
A Lindbergh Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1020 S SAPPINGTON RD, St. Louis, MO 63126
- Math 61% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs MO 47% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crestwood Elem. score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 58% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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 MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Crestwood 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 St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,108/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Louis), 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
$99,795
Median home value
$287,000
Median rent
$1,112/mo
College educated
55.8%
Homeownership
86%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63126; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen of the Holy Rosary AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Christ Comm Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Clark Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Long Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 545 | 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.
Lindbergh Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $11,046NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crestwood Elem. is listed in LINDBERGH SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crestwood Elem.
Crestwood Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of Lindbergh Schools, serving approximately 448 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,620 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crestwood Elem.
What grades does Crestwood Elem. serve?
Crestwood Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Crestwood Elem.?
Crestwood Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Elem. is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crestwood Elem. rank in MO?
Crestwood Elem. ranks #1,620 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Crestwood Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Crestwood Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Crestwood Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crestwood Elem. has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Crestwood Elem. a charter school?
No, Crestwood Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crestwood Elem. a Title I school?
No, Crestwood Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crestwood Elem.?
10.7% of students at Crestwood 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 448
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (314) 729-2430
- Area population (ZIP 63126)
- 15,373
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 63126; 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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