Below Average
#2349 of 2,648 schools in NC
Creswell Elementary
Elementary School · Washington County Schools · Creswell, NC
A Washington County Schools elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 327, Creswell, NC 27928
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Creswell Elementary score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Creswell 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,231
Median home value
$183,900
Median rent
$594/mo
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27928; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocosin Innovative CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| Pines ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 428 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Washington County Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,309NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Creswell Elementary is listed in Washington County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Creswell Elementary
Creswell Elementary is a public elementary school in Creswell, NC, part of Washington County Schools, serving approximately 93 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,349 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Creswell Elementary
What grades does Creswell Elementary serve?
Creswell Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Creswell Elementary?
Creswell Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 93 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creswell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Creswell Elementary 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 Creswell Elementary rank in NC?
Creswell Elementary ranks #2,349 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Creswell Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Creswell Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Creswell Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Creswell Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Creswell Elementary a charter school?
No, Creswell Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Creswell Elementary a Title I school?
No, Creswell Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Creswell Elementary?
96.8% of students at Creswell 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 93
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (252) 797-7474
- Area population (ZIP 27928)
- 1,720
- Area average commute
- 37.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- 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 27928; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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