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11650 East Cresson Street, Norwalk, CA 90650-1618
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 79th percentile among comparable California schools.
63.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
60.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 63.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 60.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 991/4,657 (79th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 999/4,657 (79th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 243 |
| Low-Income Students | 194 (82.9%) |
| English Learners | 33 (14.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.3 points from last year and rose 14.9 points over the full period. Math rose 6.1 points from last year and rose 15.9 points over the full period.
•Math +15.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 56.8% to 77.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 22% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.0-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
27.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 66.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 48.6% to 75.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 22% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.3-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
27.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 61.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Cresson Elementary compare within the district?
Cresson Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 K–5 schools in Little Lake City Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Cresson Elementary rank in California?
Cresson Elementary ranks No. 991 of 4,657 in reading and No. 999 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Cresson Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 7 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 62.0% meet the reading standard and 57.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Cresson Elementary compare with other schools in Norwalk?
Cresson Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 14 K–5 schools in Norwalk with 2026 results.
Explore schools in NorwalkHow does Cresson Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Cresson Elementary is No. 172 in reading and No. 183 in math proficiency among the 780 K–5 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Cresson ElementaryThis school | 60.2% | 63.9% |
| Lakeland Elementary | 49.0% | 56.6% |
| Paddison Elementary | 49.3% | 47.2% |
