Enrollment
304
Elementary
DISTRICT 291 · STATE 283
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 540123000950
Crescent Elementary
205 Crescent Rd, Beckley, WV 25801 · (304) 256-4585 · Raleigh County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL304 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.7:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Community
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 40 | 13% |
| Kindergarten | 49 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 36 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 37 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 50 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 53 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 39 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (49) is 26% larger than its 5th grade class (39).
Student demographics
41%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 23% · US 70%
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
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
42.0%
WV avg 39.7%
Math
57.0%
WV avg 27.8%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), West Virginia's statewide test, about 42 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 57 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all West Virginia schools, those numbers are about 40 and 28.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Crescent Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In West Virginia | In Raleigh County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 57.0% | #29 of 350 | #1 of 16 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 42.0% | #118 of 348 | #6 of 16 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 304 | #152 of 417 | #8 of 17 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.2:1 | #234 of 285 | #13 of 14 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 41.4% | #49 of 286 | #5 of 14 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -18.7% | #121 of 260 | #6 of 12 |
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. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
304
-38 (-11%) vs 2020
-30% since 1990-91, when it was 432
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
was 15.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 304 | 20 | 15.2:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 292 | 20 | 14.6:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 323 | 23 | 14.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 342 | 22 | 15.6:1 | 47% (162) |
| 2017-18 | 374 | 18 | 20.8:1 | 54% (202) |
| 2015-16 | 372 | 22 | 16.9:1 | 40% (148) |
| 2010-11 | 315 | 20 | 15.8:1 | 47% (147) |
| 2000-01 | 320 | 20 | 16.0:1 | 54% (172) |
| 1990-91 | 432 | 20 | 21.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Crescent Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 19% (374 to 304); teachers up 11% (18 to 20).
About Crescent Elementary
Crescent Elementary is a medium-sized elementary school that serves part of Beckley, West Virginia. Enrollment is 304 students in 2024-25, and the school serves pre-K through 5.
The 26 schools of Raleigh County Schools, including Crescent Elementary, enroll 10,350 students.
Crescent Elementary is 75% White by enrollment. Other students are 12% Black, 9% multiracial, and 2% Hispanic. By comparison, Raleigh County residents are about 87% White. The school's diversity index is 41%, meaning two students picked at random have a 41% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Federal staffing data show 20 full-time-equivalent teachers at Crescent Elementary and a ratio of 15.2:1. The school has more students per teacher than the 12.9:1 average for elementary schools in West Virginia.
Within Raleigh County, the median household income is $52,150, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 23% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 17%. In all, Raleigh County has 27 public schools and roughly 10,350 students.
The closest public school to Crescent Elementary is Mabscott Elementary, about 1.1 miles away. Crescent Elementary is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
The school's federal locale classification is City: Small.
Enrollment has fallen by 38 students since 2020-21, to 304.
Community posts for Crescent Elementary can cover school safety, transportation, and start times. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Raleigh County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
73,195
Census ACS
Median income
$52,150
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
27
10,350 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Raleigh County Schools
- Woodrow Wilson High SchoolHigh · 1,284 students
- Shady Spring HighHigh · 754 students
- Shady Spring Middle SchoolMiddle · 599 students
- Independence High SchoolHigh · 597 students
- Beckley-Stratton Middle SchoolMiddle · 590 students
- Daniels ElementaryElementary · 510 students
Other schools in Beckley
- Woodrow Wilson High SchoolHigh · 1,284 students
- Beckley-Stratton Middle SchoolMiddle · 590 students
- Park Middle SchoolMiddle · 391 students
- Stratton ElementaryElementary · 312 students
- Cranberry-Prosperity ElementaryElementary · 272 students
- Beckley ElementaryElementary · 260 students
Other Crescent Elementary schools
6 other US public schools in 5 states are named Crescent Elementary. Crescent Elementary is the 6th largest of the 7.
- Crescent ElementaryAnaheim, CA · 805 students
- Crescent ElementarySuisun, CA · 528 students
- Crescent ElementaryBakersfield, CA · 496 students
- Crescent ElementaryRhinelander, WI · 384 students
- Crescent Elementary SchoolWALDWICK, NJ · 313 students
Nearby schools
- Mabscott Elementary1.1 mi · 219
- Hollywood Elementary1.3 mi · 240
- Park Middle School1.5 mi · 391
- Maxwell Hill Elementary1.6 mi · 203
- Stratton Elementary2.5 mi · 312
- Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary2.5 mi · 272
Frequently asked questions
About Crescent ElementaryHow many students attend Crescent Elementary?
Crescent Elementary enrolls approximately 304 students in grades PK-05.
Is Crescent Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Crescent Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many teachers does Crescent Elementary have?
Crescent Elementary employs 20 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.
What is the student diversity at Crescent Elementary?
Student demographics at Crescent Elementary are roughly 75% White, 2% Hispanic, 12% Black, 2% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Who oversees Crescent Elementary?
Crescent Elementary is overseen by Raleigh County Schools in Raleigh County.
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