Serving 767 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Deep Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher 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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 767 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Deep Creek Elementary serves the northwest area of Chesapeake, VA, encompassing approximately 13.3 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, while the furthest edge of the zone is about 6.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deep Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Deep Creek Elementary School's student population of 767 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
767 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Deep Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deep Creek Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#557 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)72%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deep Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Deep Creek Elementary School is ranked #557 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Deep Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Deep Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deep Creek Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Deep Creek Elementary School?
767 students attend Deep Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Deep Creek Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deep Creek Elementary School?
Deep Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Deep Creek Elementary School offer ?
Deep Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Deep Creek Elementary School part of?
Deep Creek Elementary School is part of Chesapeake City School District.
In what neighborhood is Deep Creek Elementary School located?
Deep Creek Elementary School is located in the Deep Creek North neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA. There are 3 other public schools located in Deep Creek North.
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