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#765 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 34% in state

Crescent Harbor Elem

Elementary School · Oak Harbor School District · Oak Harbor, WA

An Oak Harbor School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

330 E. Crescent Harbor Rd., Oak Harbor, WA 98277

  • Math 48% vs WA 47% (2024)
  • Reading 45% vs WA 49% (2024)
  • 16:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.5% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.6% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-4.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.8 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$18,813
Chronic Absenteeism36.7%

Students at Crescent Harbor Elem score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency48%(2024 SBA)
School
State
47%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 SBA)
School
State
49%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 46% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Crescent Harbor Elem 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Transit 15Minimal Transit
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated991/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oak Harbor), 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

$79,326

Median home value

$455,300

Median rent

$1,651/mo

College educated

27.1%

Homeownership

59.5%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98277; 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
Olympic View ElemEnrollment path unverified6.5K–41.7 mi440Compare →
Oak Harbor ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.4PK–42.3 mi403Compare →
Oak Harbor Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–82.5 mi96Compare →
Der Kinderhuis MontessoriPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK2.6 mi7Compare →

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.

Oak Harbor School District

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#5 of 11
District spending per student
$18,813NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Crescent Harbor Elem is listed in Oak Harbor School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Crescent Harbor Elem

Crescent Harbor Elem is a public elementary school in Oak Harbor, WA, part of Oak Harbor School District, serving approximately 463 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #765 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Crescent Harbor Elem

What grades does Crescent Harbor Elem serve?

Crescent Harbor Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Crescent Harbor Elem?

Crescent Harbor Elem has an enrollment of approximately 463 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Crescent Harbor Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Crescent Harbor Elem is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Crescent Harbor Elem rank in WA?

Crescent Harbor Elem ranks #765 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Crescent Harbor Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

Crescent Harbor Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Crescent Harbor Elem?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Crescent Harbor Elem has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Crescent Harbor Elem a charter school?

No, Crescent Harbor Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Crescent Harbor Elem a Title I school?

No, Crescent Harbor Elem is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crescent Harbor Elem?

55.3% of students at Crescent Harbor 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 – 4th
Enrollment
463
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Island County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.7%
Area population (ZIP 98277)
40,338
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
35.5
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98277; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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