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Cradock Elementary School

18 Dahlgren Ave
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 606 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cradock Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 606 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Cradock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Cradock Elementary School's student population of 606 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
606 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Cradock Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cradock Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1683 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cradock Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
20-24%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cradock Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
35-39%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cradock Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
≤20%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cradock Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cradock Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cradock Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
68%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cradock Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cradock Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cradock Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cradock Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Cradock Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cradock Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cradock Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cradock Elementary School's ranking?
Cradock Elementary School is ranked #1683 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Cradock Elementary School often compared to?
Cradock Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Victory Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Cradock Elementary School?
606 students attend Cradock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Cradock Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cradock Elementary School?
Cradock Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cradock Elementary School offer ?
Cradock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cradock Elementary School part of?
Cradock Elementary School is part of Portsmouth City School District.
In what neighborhood is Cradock Elementary School located?
Cradock Elementary School is located in the Cradock neighborhood of Portsmouth, VA. There are 1 other public schools located in Cradock.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 606 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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