At a glance
Reported students
136
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6.44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
149
Cresson Elementary School: 136 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
21.1:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 127
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11.95
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
What the reported data says about Cresson Elementary School
Cresson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Cripple Creek. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Cripple Creek-Victor School District No. Re-1. NCES reports 136 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.1:1, above the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (83.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%). Students served under IDEA represent 15%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Cresson Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 21.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 6.44 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.96 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 15%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.96
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83.1%
- Hispanic11%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cripple Creek-Victor School District No. Re-1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Cresson Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cripple Creek-Victor Junior-Senior High School High · Cripple Creek-Victor School District No. Re-1 | 06–12 | 162 | under 0.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cresson Elementary School
What grades does Cresson Elementary School serve?
Cresson Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cripple Creek-Victor School District No. Re-1.
How many students attend Cresson Elementary School?
Cresson Elementary School reported 136 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 127 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cresson Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 21.1:1, based on 136 students and 6.44 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cresson Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cresson Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cripple Creek-Victor School District No. Re-1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cresson Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cresson Elementary School in?
Cresson Elementary School is part of Cripple Creek-Victor School District No. Re-1, based in Cripple Creek, CO, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cresson Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cripple Creek-Victor Junior-Senior High School (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.