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Crescent Heights Elementary School

Summary:

Crescent Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tacoma, Washington, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population, the school consistently outperforms the Tacoma School District and the state of Washington in academic proficiency across all grade levels and subject areas.

Crescent Heights Elementary stands out for its strong performance, particularly among its Hispanic and English Language Learner student populations. The school has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $10,246 in 2019-2020 to $17,886 in 2021-2022, which may have contributed to its academic success. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.1 to 17.3 over the past few years, which likely also plays a role in its high performance.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Tacoma and Federal Way school districts, Crescent Heights Elementary stands out as a high-performing school. For example, Browns Point Elementary, which is also in the Tacoma School District, had similar demographic characteristics but outperformed Crescent Heights in academic proficiency. Despite these challenges, Crescent Heights Elementary has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past few years, ranking in the top quarter of Washington elementary schools, a testament to the school's dedication to student success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4110 Nassau Ave Ne
       Tacoma, WA  98422

(253) 571-5500

District: Tacoma School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
293rd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,886 Help


Students who attend Crescent Heights Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Meeker Middle School
High:    Stadium High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  496

Racial breakdown:

White:
37.3%
Hispanic:
23.4%
Two or more races:
17.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Crescent Heights Elementary School ranks better than 74.9% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 8th among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Tacoma School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.62. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Crescent Heights Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.3%), Hispanic (23.4%), two or more races (17.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crescent Heights Elementary School is 19.8. 34 elementary schools in the Tacoma School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crescent Heights Elementary School is $17,886. 34 elementary schools in the Tacoma School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Crescent Heights Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Crescent Heights Elementary School 293rd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Crescent Heights Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Tacoma School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tacoma School District 152nd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Crescent Heights Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Crescent Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.84 272nd 1026 73.5%
2005 73.58 231st 1031 77.6%
2006 69.78 270th 1051 74.3%
2007 76.45 186th 1069 82.6%
2008 70.25 288th 1067 73.0%
2009 67.96 315th 1072 70.6%
2010 61.35 397th 1088 63.5%
2011 70.67 285th 1092 73.9%
2012 61.23 432nd 1097 60.6%
2013 76.66 216th 1106 80.5%
2015 62.87 369th 1067 65.4%
2016 66.67 341st 1053 67.6%
2017 58.70 442nd 1056 58.1%
2018 60.20 417th 1054 60.4%
2019 65.74 382nd 1130 66.2%
2021 57.17 444th 1107 59.9%
2022 70.78 319th 1169 72.7%
2023 68.28 342nd 1169 70.7%
2024 72.62 293rd 1168 74.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Crescent Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.34 156th 303 48.5%
2023 61.93 69th 194 64.4%
2024 54.05 82nd 188 56.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Crescent Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.17 142nd 248 42.7%
2024 88.50 24th 320 92.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Crescent Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.50 458th 835 45.1%
2019 78.41 110th 979 88.8%
2021 54.90 316th 854 63.0%
2022 66.27 248th 1019 75.7%
2023 65.98 280th 1013 72.4%
2024 74.93 177th 1024 82.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Crescent Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.30 426th 1004 57.6%
2019 73.98 268th 1068 74.9%
2021 50.81 453rd 1008 55.1%
2022 68.65 317th 1100 71.2%
2023 56.03 448th 1094 59.0%
2024 67.64 314th 1093 71.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Crescent Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.15 369th 999 63.1%
2019 58.50 439th 1075 59.2%
2021 59.48 371st 1025 63.8%
2022 70.86 303rd 1113 72.8%
2023 78.09 212th 1099 80.7%
2024 74.54 252nd 1099 77.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Crescent Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.42 378th 540 30.0%
2019 60.32 242nd 697 65.3%
2021 76.26 59th 501 88.2%
2022 72.25 115th 694 83.4%
2023 74.00 107th 633 83.1%
2024 74.08 123rd 651 81.1%
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Rank History for White students at Crescent Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.83 298th 833 64.2%
2019 77.37 215th 1027 79.1%
2021 54.86 405th 943 57.1%
2022 64.45 349th 1031 66.1%
2023 71.64 278th 1011 72.5%
2024 79.60 180th 1009 82.2%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Crescent Heights Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 351 53 67 13 4 n/a n/a 0 488
2001 391 62 78 19 3 n/a n/a 0 553
2002 395 72 96 26 3 n/a n/a 0 592
2003 395 72 96 26 3 n/a n/a 0 592
2004 369 57 104 33 3 n/a n/a 0 566
2005 365 61 119 37 4 n/a n/a 0 586
2006 356 62 115 38 8 n/a n/a 0 579
2007 348 63 109 30 7 n/a n/a 0 557
2008 328 63 109 42 6 n/a n/a 0 548
2009 306 60 97 44 4 n/a n/a 0 511
2010 297 67 88 38 2 n/a n/a 0 492
2011 286 42 75 25 3 7 30 0 468
2012 274 32 54 36 2 5 30 0 433
2013 289 49 60 42 2 11 19 0 472
2014 293 41 50 46 1 13 29 0 473
2015 293 38 44 67 3 18 35 0 498
2016 271 39 49 75 4 16 44 0 498
2017 237 50 55 75 4 14 48 0 483
2018 228 26 53 81 3 11 63 0 465
2019 212 21 45 79 1 7 75 0 440
2020 192 35 39 84 2 12 79 0 443
2021 165 31 42 88 2 7 83 0 418
2022 163 31 33 81 3 7 69 0 387
2023 174 38 36 77 2 7 61 1 396
2024 185 42 45 116 4 15 89 0 496

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 Crescent Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 488 1.0 488.0 n/a
2001 553 25.0 22.1 n/a
2002 592 26.8 22.1 10.8
2003 592 26.8 22.1 10.8
2004 566 26.0 21.8 9.7
2005 586 26.5 22.1 14.7
2006 579 27.7 20.9 15.5
2007 557 27.0 20.6 15.1
2008 548 25.0 21.9 14.6
2009 511 25.0 20.4 20.4
2010 492 24.0 20.5 24.4
2011 468 23.0 20.3 21.2
2012 433 22.5 19.2 23.1
2013 472 23.5 20.0 31.4
2014 473 n/a n/a 30.9
2015 498 28.0 17.7 37.8
2016 498 26.0 19.1 37.3
2017 483 25.4 18.9 34.4
2018 465 25.3 18.3 29.7
2019 440 23.8 18.4 33
2020 443 22.4 19.7 32.5
2021 418 24.1 17.3 36.4
2022 387 23.4 16.5 19.6
2023 396 24.5 16.1 37.1
2024 496 25.0 19.8 45.2

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 Crescent Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 488 1.0 488.0 n/a
2001 553 25.0 22.1 n/a
2002 592 26.8 22.1 10.8
2003 592 26.8 22.1 10.8
2004 566 26.0 21.8 9.7
2005 586 26.5 22.1 14.7
2006 579 27.7 20.9 15.5
2007 557 27.0 20.6 15.1
2008 548 25.0 21.9 14.6
2009 511 25.0 20.4 20.4
2010 492 24.0 20.5 24.4
2011 468 23.0 20.3 21.2
2012 433 22.5 19.2 23.1
2013 472 23.5 20.0 31.4
2014 473 n/a n/a 30.9
2015 498 28.0 17.7 37.8
2016 498 26.0 19.1 37.3
2017 483 25.4 18.9 34.4
2018 465 25.3 18.3 29.7
2019 440 23.8 18.4 33
2020 443 22.4 19.7 32.5
2021 418 24.1 17.3 36.4
2022 387 23.4 16.5 19.6
2023 396 24.5 16.1 37.1
2024 496 25.0 19.8 45.2

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Crescent Heights Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201686.3%0.0%0.0%6.8%91.8%95.9%95.9%93.2%93.2%97.3%
201771.2%0.0%0.0%3.0%1.5%86.4%86.4%89.4%87.9%80.3%98.5%
201872.0%0.0%0.0%2.4%3.7%81.7%80.5%85.4%80.5%84.2%96.3%
201998.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%96.7%96.7%93.4%95.1%95.1%100.0%
202091.1%3.6%0.0%0.0%3.6%92.9%92.9%92.9%92.9%92.9%94.6%94.6%94.6%92.9%
202190.6%4.7%0.0%1.6%4.7%92.2%90.6%93.8%92.2%90.6%92.2%92.2%92.2%90.6%
202288.7%8.1%0.0%0.0%8.1%91.9%91.9%95.2%88.7%91.9%90.3%90.3%90.3%91.9%
202378.1%3.1%0.0%3.1%3.1%81.3%81.3%85.9%81.3%79.7%84.4%84.4%84.4%81.3%
202490.2%1.2%0.0%1.2%2.4%93.9%92.7%95.1%92.7%92.7%92.7%92.7%92.7%92.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Crescent Heights Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.8%0.0%1.3%3.1%95.8%96.0%96.0%95.3%95.8%97.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Crescent Heights Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $485 (3.4%) $13,781 (96.6%) $14,266
2020 $480 (4.7%) $9,765 (95.3%) $10,246
2021 $545 (3.5%) $15,161 (96.5%) $15,706
2022 $1,106 (6.2%) $16,780 (93.8%) $17,886

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Crescent Heights Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 382nd of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 342nd of 1169 Elementary schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Crescent Heights Elementary School)66.763.8
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)51.643.7
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Crescent Heights Elementary School)56.872.4
 15.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Tacoma School District)52.543.4
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Crescent Heights Elementary School)57.464.7
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)55.546.3
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Crescent Heights Elementary School)65.756.5
 9.1%
   4th Grade Math (Tacoma School District)48.241
 7.2%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Crescent Heights Elementary School)72.360.3
 12%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)60.350.2
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Crescent Heights Elementary School)63.941.2
 22.7%
   5th Grade Math (Tacoma School District)4332.6
 10.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Crescent Heights Elementary School)57.350.8
 6.6%
   5th Grade Science (Tacoma School District)48.444.3
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Crescent Heights Elementary School)6662.9
 3.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)53.447.2
 6.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Crescent Heights Elementary School)61.955.9
 6%
   All Grades Math (Tacoma School District)39.430.5
 8.9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Crescent Heights Elementary School)57.350.8
 6.6%
   All Grades Science (Tacoma School District)45.640
 5.6%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students440396
 10%
African American2138
 81%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian4536
 20%
Hispanic7977
 2.5%
Pacific Islander77
White212174
 17.9%
Two or More Races7561
 18.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33%37.1%
 4.2%

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Students who attend Crescent Heights Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Meeker Middle School
High : Stadium High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 496 students attended Crescent Heights Elementary School.

Students at Crescent Heights Elementary School are 37% White, 23% Hispanic, 18% Two or more races, 9% Asian, 8% African American, 3% Pacific Islander.

Crescent Heights Elementary School ranks 293rd of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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