- Enrollment
- 1,253
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Meridian, MS
Crestwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crestwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280291000560
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crestwood Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Mississippi schools.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Meridian · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Crestwood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crestwood Elementary School ranks #6 of 10 schools in Meridian, MS.
School address
District: Meridian Public Schools · Mississippi
NCES ID 280291000560 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+93 students YoY
Crestwood Elementary School grew from 259 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (+35.9%).
Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+93 students YoY 280291000560 · Meridian, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 20.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Meridian High School (1,253 students)
Crestwood Elementary School grew from 259 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (+35.9%). Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Crestwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Meridian High
Meridian High School
1,253 students
- Northwest Juni 484
Northwest Junior High School
484 students
- Magnolia Middl 440
Magnolia Middle School
440 students
- T J Harris El 434
T J Harris Elementary
434 students
- West Hills Ele 423
West Hills Elementary School
423 students
- This school 368
Crestwood Elementary School
368 students
What this shows Crestwood Elementary School reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crestwood Elementary School compares
Crestwood Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 53% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 99% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,308
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
White 2.4%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Crestwood Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Meridian Public Schools reports $14,308 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crestwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Magnolia Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| T J Harris Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Hills Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Meridian
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
West Lauderdale Elementary School
Standard public school
761 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary
Standard public school
730 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Clarkdale Elementary School
Standard public school
527 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
T J Harris Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
West Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
423 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crestwood Elementary School
How many students attend Crestwood Elementary School?
Crestwood Elementary School has 368 students enrolled. It is a public school in Meridian, MS. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), up 93.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Elementary School is 20.4:1, which is 53% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crestwood Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Crestwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crestwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crestwood Elementary School is African American at 89.1% of enrollment, in Meridian, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crestwood Elementary School?
Crestwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crestwood Elementary School rank among schools in Meridian?
By Resource Investment Index, Crestwood Elementary School ranks #6 of 10 schools in Meridian, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Meridian on the city page.
What other schools are in Meridian Public Schools?
Besides Crestwood Elementary School, Meridian Public Schools also operates Meridian High School (1,253 students), Northwest Junior High School (484 students), and Magnolia Middle School (440 students). See the Meridian Public Schools district page for the complete list.