Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Park Crest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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Park Crest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Overall Testing Rank
#5247 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
83%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
6%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Park Crest Elementary School's ranking?
Park Crest Elementary School is ranked #5247 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Park Crest Elementary School?
344 students attend Park Crest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Park Crest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Park Crest Elementary School?
Park Crest Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Park Crest Elementary School offer ?
Park Crest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Park Crest Elementary School part of?
Park Crest Elementary School is part of Garland Independent School District.
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