Creston Elementary

Creston Elementary is a small public elementary school located in Creston, Washington, serving grades K-6 with an enrollment of just 45 students. The school is part of the Creston School District, which is ranked 123 out of 249 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Creston Elementary faces several challenges compared to other schools in the area. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (80%) compared to the state average, and a lower percentage of minority students. Academically, Creston Elementary's performance is generally lower than the state and district averages, with only 50% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 34.62% in Math, and 45.45% in Science. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 57.78%. In contrast, nearby schools like Almira Elementary, Davenport Elementary, and Wilbur Elementary generally have higher academic achievement, lower free and reduced lunch rates, and better overall rankings compared to Creston Elementary.

Another challenge for Creston Elementary is the fluctuating funding and per-student spending, which has ranged from $10,909 in the 2019-2020 school year to $35,303 in the 2021-2022 school year. This instability in resources may impact the school's ability to provide consistent educational programs and support for its students. Additionally, Creston Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 699 out of 1,072 schools in the 2007-2008 school year to 626 out of 1,169 schools in the 2022-2023 school year, suggesting that the school's performance has not kept pace with improvements in other schools across the state.