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#297 of 635 schools in WV
Top 47% in state
Crescent Elementary
Elementary School · Raleigh County Schools · Beckley, WV
A Raleigh County Schools elementary school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
205 Crescent Rd, Beckley, WV 25801
- Math 78% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crescent Elementary score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2021, reaching 74% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 36 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Crescent 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High8,554/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beckley), 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
$49,370
Median home value
$151,000
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mabscott ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Hollywood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 246 | Compare → |
| Mt Tabor Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.3 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| St Francis De Sales SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 162 | 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.
Raleigh County Schools
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #16 of 26
- District spending per student
- $13,305NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crescent Elementary is listed in RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crescent Elementary
Crescent Elementary is a public elementary school in Beckley, WV, part of Raleigh County Schools, serving approximately 292 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #297 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crescent Elementary
What grades does Crescent Elementary serve?
Crescent Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Crescent Elementary?
Crescent Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crescent Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Crescent Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crescent Elementary rank in WV?
Crescent Elementary ranks #297 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Crescent Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Crescent Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crescent Elementary has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Crescent Elementary a charter school?
No, Crescent Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crescent Elementary a Title I school?
No, Crescent Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 292
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Raleigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (304) 256-4585
- Area population (ZIP 25801)
- 30,869
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 WVGSA · 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 WVGSA · 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 25801; 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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