Crestwood Elementary

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368 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Crestwood Elementary School, located on Crestwood Drive in Meridian, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Meridian Public School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of young students, typically serving children in the early stages of their educational journey. The school is integrated into the local Meridian community, operating with the goal of providing a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

Like many schools in the Meridian area, Crestwood Elementary emphasizes fundamental skill-building in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. The school’s faculty and staff work to foster a culture of academic growth while addressing the diverse needs of its student population. By maintaining a presence in the local neighborhood, Crestwood acts as a central hub for families in the region, focusing on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere conducive to early childhood development and community involvement.

368

Total Students

22.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crestwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	21
Black	328
Asian	2
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

Black
328 (89.1%)
Hispanic
21 (5.7%)
White
9 (2.4%)
Two or More
7 (1.9%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Meridian Public Schools
Phone:	(601)484-4971
Website:	http://www.mpsdk12.net/fs/pages/1057
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	365
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 63