Copper Creek Elementary School (Closed 2024)

23894 U.s. Highway 58
Castlewood, VA 24224
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Copper Creek Elementary School serves 145 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

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School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
1%
22%
White
97%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Copper Creek Elementary School?
145 students attend Copper Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Copper Creek Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Copper Creek Elementary School?
Copper Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Copper Creek Elementary School offer ?
Copper Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Copper Creek Elementary School part of?
Copper Creek Elementary School is part of Russell County School District.

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