Serving 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Crestmont Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crestmont Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Crestmont Elementary School's student population of 268 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
268 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crestmont Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crestmont Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#722 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
32%
12%
Black
53%
31%
White
12%
50%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crestmont Elementary School's ranking?
Crestmont Elementary School is ranked #722 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Crestmont Elementary School often compared to?
Crestmont Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Flatwoods Elementary School, Faucettvestavia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Crestmont Elementary School?
268 students attend Crestmont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Crestmont Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crestmont Elementary School?
Crestmont Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Crestmont Elementary School offer ?
Crestmont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crestmont Elementary School part of?
Crestmont Elementary School is part of Tuscaloosa County School District.
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