Crestwood Elementary School
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5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 417 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 465th out of 501 elementary schools in MS.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 730 Crestwood Dr., Meridian, MS 39301
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Meridian Public School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,391
- Graduation Rate: 65.9%
- Dropout Rate: 6.6%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.2
- Enrolled Students: 6,413
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 417
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 25.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 222 (53.2%)
- Females: 195 (46.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 9 (2.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 381 (91.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 390 (93.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 363 | 87.1% |
| Asian | 4 | 1.0% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 2.6% |
| White | 39 | 9.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 19 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 59 | 14.1% |
| 1st Grade | 71 | 17.0% |
| 2nd Grade | 61 | 14.6% |
| 3rd Grade | 83 | 19.9% |
| 4th Grade | 67 | 16.1% |
| 5th Grade | 57 | 13.7% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 58%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:42%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 14 Years
- Average Salary: $42,407
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $37,218 | 31% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $44,713 | 69% |
Source: MS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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2 reviews for Crestwood Elementary School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on March 25, 2010
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(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - I love this school it has been the best for my daughter.
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on August 27, 2009
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- I have 3 children attending Crestwood for the 2nd year in a row. I absolutely love this school. The entire staff is the best I've come into contact with. They truly care about the children which I believe is a must.
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