Crestwood Elem School

15601 US Highway 150
Paris, IL 61944

www.crestwood.k12.il.us

309 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Crestwood Elementary School, located at 15601 US Highway 150 in Paris, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Crestwood School District (often associated with Crestwood School District 4), the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. It serves students in the early stages of their education, providing a curriculum designed to build essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills in a supportive, small-town atmosphere.

The school is known for its focus on preparing students for future academic success through a combination of classroom instruction and community engagement. By operating in the rural setting of Paris, Illinois, Crestwood Elementary maintains a close-knit school culture where faculty and staff strive to meet the individual needs of their diverse student body. The school remains an integral part of the region’s educational landscape, emphasizing a collaborative approach involving students, parents, and teachers to create a well-rounded learning experience.

309

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crestwood Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	8

White
297 (96.1 %)
Two or More
8 (2.6 %)
Black
3 (1.0 %)
Asian
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:	Paris CUSD 4
Phone:	(217)465-5391
Website:	http://www.crestwood.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 51

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 47