At a glance
Reported students
374
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas elementary enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 708 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
456
Crestview Elem: 374 reported students.
State peer staffing position
45th percentile
12.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. 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
- 395
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about Crestview Elem
Crestview Elem is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Merriam. It is one of 45 current school records connected to Shawnee Mission Pub Sch. NCES reports 374 students for 2024–25.
Among 708 elementary schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 311 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, close to the Kansas median of 13.1:1 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 (43.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (36.9%). English learners represent 17% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Crestview Elem
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.44 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.32
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.02
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.6%
- Hispanic36.9%
- Black13.1%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.9%
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
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 Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pawnee Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–06
374 reported students
Comanche Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–06
369 reported students
Broken Arrow Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–06
382 reported students
Sunflower Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–06
390 reported students
Overland Park Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–06
391 reported students
Bluejacket-Flint
Elementary · Grades PK–06
395 reported students
Public schools near Crestview Elem
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merriam Park Elementary Elementary · Shawnee Mission Pub Sch | PK–06 | 415 | 1.4 mi |
| East Antioch Elem Elementary · Shawnee Mission Pub Sch | PK–06 | 282 | 1.5 mi |
| Santa Fe Trail Elem Elementary · Shawnee Mission Pub Sch | PK–06 | 310 | 1.6 mi |
| Rushton Elem Elementary · Shawnee Mission Pub Sch | PK–06 | 336 | 1.7 mi |
| Highlands Elem Elementary · Shawnee Mission Pub Sch | PK–06 | 345 | 2 mi |
| Nieman Elem Elementary · Shawnee Mission Pub Sch | PK–06 | 456 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Crestview Elem
What grades does Crestview Elem serve?
Crestview Elem reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch.
How many students attend Crestview Elem?
Crestview Elem reported 374 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 708 Kansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 395 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Crestview Elem?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 374 students and 29.44 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Crestview Elem a public, charter, or magnet school?
Crestview Elem is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Shawnee Mission Pub Sch attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Crestview Elem students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Crestview Elem in?
Crestview Elem is part of Shawnee Mission Pub Sch, based in Shawnee Mission, KS, which operates 45 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Crestview Elem?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Merriam Park Elementary (1.4 mi), East Antioch Elem (1.5 mi), Santa Fe Trail Elem (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.