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Creekside Elementary School

1000 Bennetts Creek Park Road
Suffolk, VA 23435
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 747 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Creekside 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 44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 747 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 66% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Creekside Elementary School's student population of 747 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
747 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 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
Creekside 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 Creekside Elementary School is 0.65, 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)
#1155 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(20-21)
44%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Creekside 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)
66%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Creekside 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)
45-49%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
8%
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Hispanic
13%
19%
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Black
52%
22%
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White
24%
44%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
9%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Creekside 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
68%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Creekside 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 (21-22)
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Creekside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 Creekside Elementary School's ranking?
Creekside Elementary School is ranked #1155 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Creekside Elementary School often compared to?
Creekside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Florence Bowser Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Creekside Elementary School?
747 students attend Creekside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Creekside Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creekside Elementary School?
Creekside Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Creekside Elementary School offer ?
Creekside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Creekside Elementary School part of?
Creekside Elementary School is part of Suffolk City School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 747 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 66% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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