Enrollment
43
Elementary
DISTRICT 168 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BALLICO-CRESSEY ELEMENTARY·NCES 060375000345
Cressey Elementary
9921 Crocker St., Cressey, CA 95312 · (209) 394-9600 · Merced County
GRADES KG–KGELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL43 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.4:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
47%
20 students
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 43 | 100% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Cressey Elementary→Ballico-Cressey Community Charter
Based on grade levels within Ballico-Cressey Elementary. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Cressey Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Merced County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 43 | #5,787 of 5,915 | #59 of 60 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
43
-63 (-59%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
was 17.7:1
% White
28%
was 41%
% Hispanic
67%
was 51%
% Asian
0%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free or reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 43 | 3 | 14.3:1 | 47% (20) |
| 2023-24 | 55 | 3 | 18.3:1 | 47% (26) |
| 2022-23 | 48 | 3.2 | 15.2:1 | 31% (15) |
| 2017-18 | 106 | 6 | 17.7:1 | 62% (66) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Cressey Elementary.
About Cressey Elementary
Cressey Elementary, located in Cressey, California, is a small elementary school. The school's 43 students are in kindergarten. Enrollment is 91% lower than the average for elementary schools in California, which is about 465.
Ballico-Cressey Elementary operates 2 schools. Combined enrollment is 336 students.
Hispanic students make up a majority at Cressey Elementary, at 67%. Other students are 28% White and 5% Native American.
Its teaching staff equals 3 full-time positions, a ratio of 14.3:1. On average, elementary schools in California have 22.3:1, compared with 14.3:1 here. Around 47% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. That is lower than the 81% average for public schools in Merced County.
Census estimates describe Merced County this way: the median household income is $65,510, about 15% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 16%. In all, Merced County has 117 public schools and roughly 59,456 students.
Floyd A. Schelby is the closest public school, about 2.7 miles away in a straight line. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
Cressey Elementary falls in the Rural: Fringe locale category, used for schools in rural territory close to an urban area.
Cressey Elementary reported 106 students in 2017-18 and 43 in 2024-25. Changes that large sometimes follow a school adding or dropping grades, so the two figures may not cover the same grades. Over that span, the Hispanic share moved 16 points, to 67%. By 2024-25, the school had 14.3 students per teacher, compared with 17.7 in 2017-18.
Discussion on this page can cover school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Merced County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
290,201
Census ACS
Median income
$65,510
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
117
59,456 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Ballico-Cressey Elementary
- Ballico-Cressey Community CharterElementary · 293 students
Nearby schools
- Floyd A. Schelby2.7 mi · 89
- Ballico-Cressey Community Charter2.9 mi · 293
- Yamato Colony Elementary3.4 mi · 627
- Sybil N. Crookham Elementary3.5 mi · 362
- Frank Sparkes Elementary3.8 mi · 422
- Winton Middle3.8 mi · 579
Frequently asked questions
About Cressey ElementaryHow large is Cressey Elementary?
Cressey Elementary enrolls approximately 43 students in grades KG-KG.
Is Cressey Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Cressey Elementary is an elementary school covering grades KG-KG.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cressey Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Cressey Elementary is approximately 14.3:1 (3 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Cressey Elementary?
Cressey Elementary reports a student body of 28% White, 67% Hispanic.
What district is Cressey Elementary in?
Cressey Elementary is part of Ballico-Cressey Elementary.
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