Enrollment
538
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crestwood, KY
Crestwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crestwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210453001122
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crestwood Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Crestwood · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Crestwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crestwood Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Crestwood, KY.
School address
District: Oldham County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210453001122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crestwood Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crestwood Elementary School
Crestwood Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Crestwood, Kentucky, enrolling 538 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 31.6% free-meal eligibility runs 47% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 538 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 155 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #46.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 538 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Crestwood's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kenwood Station Elementary School (626 students): Crestwood Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 15.7:1).
Oldham County also operates Oldham County High School (1,547 students) and South Oldham High School (1,304 students) alongside Crestwood Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Crestwood Elementary School compares
Crestwood Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 47% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 33% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,129
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 538 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 4.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Crestwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oldham County, which includes Crestwood Elementary School.
$12,129
Per student
-8%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 47.1%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Crestwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Oldham High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Oldham High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Oldham Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oldham County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crestwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Crestwood
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kenwood Station Elementary School
Standard public school
626 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Locust Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
594 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Centerfield Elementary School
Standard public school
519 students 13:1 students per teacher
Camden Station Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~538 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Crestwood Elementary School
How many students attend Crestwood Elementary School?
Crestwood Elementary School has 538 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crestwood, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crestwood Elementary School?
31.6% of students at Crestwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crestwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crestwood Elementary School is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Crestwood, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crestwood Elementary School?
Crestwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crestwood Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Crestwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Crestwood Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Crestwood, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Crestwood on the city page.
Is Crestwood Elementary School a good school?
Crestwood Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Oldham County?
Besides Crestwood Elementary School, Oldham County also operates Oldham County High School (1,547 students), South Oldham High School (1,304 students), and North Oldham High School (948 students). See the Oldham County district page for the complete list.
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