Crookshank Elementary School

Q: Is Crookshank Elementary School a good school?

Crookshank Elementary School ranks 947 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Crookshank Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 704 students in grades PK-5 in St. Augustine, Florida, which is part of the highly-ranked St. Johns School District. While the school has some notable strengths, it also faces unique challenges that set it apart from many of the surrounding schools in the area.

One of the key areas where Crookshank Elementary stands out is its significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 26.1% to 30.8% in recent years, compared to 13.0% to 24.2% at nearby schools. Additionally, the school's test scores, while generally above the state average, lag behind the St. Johns district and other nearby schools, such as Otis A. Mason Elementary School and R.B. Hunt Elementary School. Crookshank also has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58.67% to 63.78%, compared to 26.32% to 67.06% at surrounding schools.

Despite these challenges, Crookshank Elementary has the highest spending per student among the schools analyzed, ranging from $11,191 to $13,409 in recent years. This suggests that the school may be facing unique circumstances that require additional resources, and there may be opportunities to learn from the practices and strategies of its higher-performing neighbors to improve student outcomes. By addressing the school's chronic absenteeism, academic performance, and socioeconomic factors, Crookshank Elementary can work to provide a more equitable and effective education for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1455 N Whitney St
St Augustine, FL 32084

(904) 547-7840

District: St. Johns

SchoolDigger Rank:
947^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,409

Students who attend Crookshank Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sebastian Middle School
High:	St. Augustine High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 662

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.9%

African American:

18.4%

Hispanic:

12.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Crookshank Elementary School ranks better than 58% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 24^th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the St. Johns School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.9. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Crookshank Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57.9%), African American (18.4%), Hispanic (12.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crookshank Elementary School is 12, which is the 2^nd best among 26 elementary schools in the St. Johns School District. (See more...)

Compare Crookshank Elementary School employs 55 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crookshank Elementary School is $13,409, which is the 3^rd highest among 26 elementary schools in the St. Johns School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Crookshank Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

St. Johns:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Johns 4^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Crookshank Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	15.91	1472^nd	1688	12.8%
2007	30.97	1299^th	1786	27.3%
2008	36.90	1203^rd	1789	32.8%
2009	28.33	1427^th	1847	22.7%
2010	33.58	1368^th	1919	28.7%
2011	37.79	1308^th	1985	34.1%
2012	37.07	1279^th	1984	35.5%
2013	31.29	1450^th	2029	28.5%
2014	53.25	959^th	2064	53.5%
2016	54.62	943^rd	2087	54.8%
2017	52.02	1012^th	2112	52.1%
2018	36.90	1374^th	2118	35.1%
2019	42.75	1251^st	2182	42.7%
2021	64.20	768^th	2247	65.8%
2022	65.74	719^th	2219	67.6%
2023	53.93	994^th	2240	55.6%
2024	55.90	947^th	2256	58.0%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, May 14, 2010

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Enrollment information for Crookshank Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	540	106	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	658
1989	532	105	0	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	658
1990	532	107	3	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	656
1991	557	117	4	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	689
1992	479	135	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	623
1993	452	110	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	575
1994	470	104	1	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	593
1995	469	102	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	589
1996	469	102	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	589
1997	455	104	2	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	583
1998	455	116	4	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	593
1999	501	188	6	30	1	n/a	n/a	0	726
2000	474	187	6	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	691
2001	491	176	3	13	3	n/a	n/a	0	686
2002	466	158	5	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	649
2003	466	158	5	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	649
2004	443	139	2	21	2	n/a	n/a	0	607
2005	386	133	5	25	2	n/a	n/a	0	551
2006	336	141	5	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	506
2007	341	127	3	27	1	n/a	n/a	24	523
2008	342	145	8	35	0	n/a	n/a	22	552
2009	360	121	4	37	0	n/a	n/a	23	545
2010	462	123	3	54	0	n/a	n/a	0	642
2011	455	147	9	61	0	0	15	0	687
2012	490	146	9	66	0	0	19	0	730
2013	461	150	5	59	0	0	18	0	693
2014	474	144	4	71	0	1	20	0	714
2015	488	172	5	80	2	1	28	0	776
2016	486	169	4	83	2	0	35	0	779
2017	533	199	5	89	1	0	29	0	856
2018	512	204	5	97	1	0	29	0	848
2019	500	187	6	95	0	1	23	0	812
2020	499	183	11	90	0	5	36	0	824
2021	434	165	8	89	0	5	37	0	738
2022	398	159	6	80	1	4	54	0	702
2023	389	153	6	87	1	1	67	0	704
2024	383	122	8	80	2	2	65	0	662

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Crookshank Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	658	36.0	18.2	38.3
1989	658	36.0	18.2	40.7
1990	656	35.0	18.7	41.5
1991	689	35.0	19.6	40.6
1992	623	34.0	18.3	44.1
1993	575	33.0	17.4	37.7
1994	593	33.0	18.0	42.5
1995	589	33.0	17.8	44.8
1996	589	33.0	17.8	44.8
1997	583	32.0	18.2	56.9
1998	593	33.0	18.0	55.8
1999	726	39.0	18.6	55.1
2000	691	38.0	18.2	70.9
2001	686	40.0	17.2	70.7
2002	649	38.0	17.1	75
2003	649	38.0	17.1	75
2004	607	40.0	15.2	69.9
2005	551	35.0	15.7	77.9
2006	506	33.0	15.3	71.7
2007	523	34.0	15.4	73.5
2008	552	36.0	15.3	78.1
2009	545	41.3	14.3	71.5
2010	642	42.5	15.1	72.4
2011	687	47.0	14.6	71.2
2012	730	52.0	14.0	69.6
2013	693	48.0	14.4	69.6
2014	714	53.0	13.4	67.1
2015	776	54.0	14.3	69.7
2016	779	56.0	13.9	71.1
2017	856	61.0	14.0	65.1
2018	848	57.0	14.8	58.7
2019	812	59.0	13.7	55.9
2020	824	60.0	13.7	54.5
2021	738	54.0	13.6	58.7
2022	702	54.0	13.0	59.4
2023	704	53.0	13.2	63.8
2024	662	55.0	12.0	64.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Crookshank Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	658	36.0	18.2	38.3
1989	658	36.0	18.2	40.7
1990	656	35.0	18.7	41.5
1991	689	35.0	19.6	40.6
1992	623	34.0	18.3	44.1
1993	575	33.0	17.4	37.7
1994	593	33.0	18.0	42.5
1995	589	33.0	17.8	44.8
1996	589	33.0	17.8	44.8
1997	583	32.0	18.2	56.9
1998	593	33.0	18.0	55.8
1999	726	39.0	18.6	55.1
2000	691	38.0	18.2	70.9
2001	686	40.0	17.2	70.7
2002	649	38.0	17.1	75
2003	649	38.0	17.1	75
2004	607	40.0	15.2	69.9
2005	551	35.0	15.7	77.9
2006	506	33.0	15.3	71.7
2007	523	34.0	15.4	73.5
2008	552	36.0	15.3	78.1
2009	545	41.3	14.3	71.5
2010	642	42.5	15.1	72.4
2011	687	47.0	14.6	71.2
2012	730	52.0	14.0	69.6
2013	693	48.0	14.4	69.6
2014	714	53.0	13.4	67.1
2015	776	54.0	14.3	69.7
2016	779	56.0	13.9	71.1
2017	856	61.0	14.0	65.1
2018	848	57.0	14.8	58.7
2019	812	59.0	13.7	55.9
2020	824	60.0	13.7	54.5
2021	738	54.0	13.6	58.7
2022	702	54.0	13.0	59.4
2023	704	53.0	13.2	63.8
2024	662	55.0	12.0	64.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Crookshank Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$807 (9.4%)	$7,814 (90.6%)	$8,621
2019	$883 (9.1%)	$8,801 (90.9%)	$9,684
2020	$818 (8.0%)	$9,429 (92.0%)	$10,246
2021	$1,151 (10.3%)	$10,041 (89.7%)	$11,191
2022	$1,598 (12.7%)	$10,947 (87.3%)	$12,545
2023	$2,307 (17.2%)	$11,103 (82.8%)	$13,409

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Crookshank Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1251^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 994^th of 2240 Elementary schools	13%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Crookshank Elementary School)	55	59	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Johns)	78	76	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Crookshank Elementary School)	65	66	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Johns)	82	80	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Crookshank Elementary School)	45	64	19%
4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Johns)	77	76	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Crookshank Elementary School)	49	71	22%
4th Grade Mathematics (St. Johns)	82	81	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Crookshank Elementary School)	52	58	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Johns)	76	75	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Crookshank Elementary School)	57	57
5th Grade Mathematics (St. Johns)	80	76	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Crookshank Elementary School)	50	47	3%
5th Grade Science (St. Johns)	73	70	3%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	812	704	13.3%
African American	187	153	18.2%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	6	6
Hispanic	95	87	8.4%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	500	389	22.2%
Two or More Races	23	67	191.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.9%	63.8%	7.9%

Schools Near Crookshank Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)				FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Crookshank Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1455 N Whitney St	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 547-7840	662	55	12.0	64.7%	383 (57.9%)	122 (18.4%)	80 (12.1%)	8 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	65 (9.8%)	55.9	947^th of 2256 public elementary schools	58.0%		53.9	994^th of 2240 public elementary schools	55.6%	47	59.0	62.0	47.0		62.0	69.0	47.0	50.0		$13,409	$2,307	$11,103
St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms)	Public, Charter	K-6	7a Williams St	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 342-5350	130	1	130.0	3.8%	90 (69.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (21.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	10 (7.7%)	22.3	1839^th of 2256 public elementary schools	18.5%		21.7	1846^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.6%	7	55.0	48.0	47.0		30.0	24.0	13.0	20.0		$11,700	$00	$11,700
James A. Webster Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	420 N Orange St	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 547-3860	532	45	11.8	72.4%	272 (51.1%)	142 (26.7%)	68 (12.8%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (8.6%)	61.2	840^th of 2256 public elementary schools	62.8%		42	1287^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.5%	447	58.0	40.0	61.0		63.0	70.0	68.0	56.0		$15,599	$2,729	$12,870
St. Johns Virtual Instruction Program K-8	Public, Virtual	K-8	2980 Collins Ave	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	Yes	No	(904) 547-8500	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Ketterlinus Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	67 Orange St	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-8540	398	32	12.5	44.5%	288 (72.4%)	41 (10.3%)	35 (8.8%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.3%)	81.9	362^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	84.0%		81.1	384^th of 2240 public elementary schools	82.9%	22	64.0	74.0	66.0		83.0	74.0	76.0	61.0		$14,386	$1,808	$12,579
Deaf Elementary School (Fsdb)	Public	PK, KG-5	207 San Marco Ave	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	Deaf/Blind	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 827-2500	85	16	5.3	57.6%	47 (55.3%)	8 (9.4%)	16 (18.8%)	7 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.2%)	1.1	2245^th of 2256 public elementary schools	0.5%		5	2202^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	1.7%	43	6.0	6.0	7.0		25.0	19.0	0.0	0.0		$41,158	$1,586	$39,572
Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb)	Public	PK, KG-8	207 San Marco Ave	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	Deaf/Blind	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 827-2700	66	16	4.1	54.5%	32 (48.5%)	16 (24.2%)	15 (22.7%)	2 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)								(n/a)				27.0					27.0	$41,158	$1,586	$39,572
Osceola Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1605 Osceola Elementary Rd	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 547-3780	688	53	12.8	67.4%	398 (57.8%)	165 (24.0%)	72 (10.5%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (6.8%)	71.5	607^th of 2256 public elementary schools	73.1%		63	773^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	65.5%	166	77.0	58.0	58.0		82.0	58.0	64.0	61.0		$13,199	$2,418	$10,781
R. B. Hunt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	125 Magnolia Dr	St Augustine	32080	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-7960	534	37	14.5	27.9%	449 (84.1%)	2 (0.4%)	36 (6.7%)	12 (2.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.2%)	93.1	89^th of 2256 public elementary schools	96.1%		93.4	83^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	96.3%	6	79.0	84.0	89.0		78.0	89.0	82.0	78.0		$9,494	$418	$9,076
Therapeutic Learning Center	Public, Charter	PK	2109 Arc Dr	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 824-8932	15	1	15.0		12 (80.0%)	2 (13.3%)	1 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Crookshank Elementary School

Is Crookshank Elementary School a good school?

Crookshank Elementary School ranks 947^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Crookshank Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Crookshank Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sebastian Middle School
High : St. Augustine High School

How many students attend Crookshank Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 662 students attended Crookshank Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Crookshank Elementary School?

Students at Crookshank Elementary School are 58% White, 18% African American, 12% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Crookshank Elementary School in?

St. Johns

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