Serving 550 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tanners Creek 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 15% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 550 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tanners Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tanners Creek Elementary School's student population of 550 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
550 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tanners Creek 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 Tanners Creek Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#1719 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
21%
18%
Black
59%
22%
White
8%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tanners Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Tanners Creek Elementary School is ranked #1719 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Tanners Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Tanners Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Granby Elementary School, Sherwood Forest Elementary School, Norview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Tanners Creek Elementary School?
550 students attend Tanners Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Tanners Creek Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tanners Creek Elementary School?
Tanners Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tanners Creek Elementary School offer ?
Tanners Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tanners Creek Elementary School part of?
Tanners Creek Elementary School is part of Norfolk City PBLC Schs School District.
In what neighborhood is Tanners Creek Elementary School located?
Tanners Creek Elementary School is located in the St Andrews Place neighborhood of Norfolk, VA.
School Reviews
5 7/28/2010
The quality of academic programs are very good. The facilities are nice. One of the newer buildings in Norfolk. The music and especially art programs are very strong. Excellent teachers. Parent involvement is fair and needs improvement.
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