Serving 764 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 764 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Creekside Elementary serves the northeast part of Suffolk, VA, encompassing an area of approximately 4.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Creekside Elementary School's student population of 764 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
764 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Creekside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#934 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)66%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
53%
21%
White
23%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creekside Elementary School's ranking?
Creekside Elementary School is ranked #934 out of 1,773 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?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
764 students attend Creekside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Creekside Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% 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 16:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Creekside Elementary School part of?
Creekside Elementary School is part of Suffolk City School District.
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