Crestview Elementary School

611 Students

Elementary School 1st - 6th

School Overview

Crestview Elementary School is located in the Castleton area of Indianapolis and serves as a key educational institution within the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township. The school is known for fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment, focusing on foundational academic excellence while supporting the social and emotional development of its K–6 student body. With a commitment to preparing students for future success, the school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum, individualized instruction, and the cultivation of a supportive community atmosphere.

Beyond its academic programs, Crestview Elementary places a strong emphasis on student engagement through various extracurricular activities and collaborative parent-teacher partnerships. The school benefits from its strategic location in the Lawrence Township district, utilizing district-wide resources to enhance classroom technology and professional development for educators. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, Crestview strives to create a safe and welcoming space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become active, responsible members of their community.

611

Total Students

34.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crestview Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	104
Black	322
Asian	14
Two or More	40

Black
322 (52.7 %)
White
131 (21.4 %)
Hispanic
104 (17.0 %)
Two or More
40 (6.5 %)
Asian
14 (2.3 %)

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:	MSD Lawrence Township
Phone:	(317)964-4200
Grade Range:	1st - 6th
Total Students:	611
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	284
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 108

Grade 6 97