Serving 841 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Deep Creek Central Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 841 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deep Creek Central Elementary School's student population of 841 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
841 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deep Creek Central Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deep Creek Central Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#425 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
16%
18%
Black
27%
22%
White
46%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deep Creek Central Elementary School's ranking?
Deep Creek Central Elementary School is ranked #425 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Deep Creek Central Elementary School often compared to?
Deep Creek Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Road Elementary School, Grassfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Deep Creek Central Elementary School?
841 students attend Deep Creek Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Deep Creek Central Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 16% 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 Deep Creek Central Elementary School?
Deep Creek Central Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Deep Creek Central Elementary School offer ?
Deep Creek Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Deep Creek Central Elementary School part of?
Deep Creek Central Elementary School is part of Chesapeake City PBLC Schs School District.
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