Excellent
#82 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 4% in state
Crestwood Elementary
Elementary School · Madison Metropolitan School District · Madison, WI
A Madison Metropolitan School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5930 Old Sauk Rd, Madison, WI 53705
- Math 69% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crestwood Elementary score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Crestwood 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 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,124/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Madison), 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
$82,315
Median home value
$446,500
Median rent
$1,322/mo
College educated
75.3%
Homeownership
47.8%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53705; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Muir ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Elm Lawn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–4 | 1.3 mi | 336 | Compare → |
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.
Madison Metropolitan School District
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #2 of 52
- District spending per student
- $17,411NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crestwood Elementary is listed in Madison Metropolitan School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crestwood Elementary
Crestwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Madison, WI, part of Madison Metropolitan School District, serving approximately 287 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #82 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crestwood Elementary
What grades does Crestwood Elementary serve?
Crestwood Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Crestwood Elementary?
Crestwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Elementary is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crestwood Elementary rank in WI?
Crestwood Elementary ranks #82 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Crestwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Crestwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crestwood Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Crestwood Elementary a charter school?
No, Crestwood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crestwood Elementary a Title I school?
No, Crestwood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crestwood Elementary?
24.0% of students at Crestwood 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
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dane County
- Phone
- (608) 204-1120
- Area population (ZIP 53705)
- 25,045
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 53705; 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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