Serving 793 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Falling 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 20% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 793 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Falling Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Falling Creek Elementary School's student population of 793 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
793 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Falling 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 Falling 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
#1733 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)31%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
50%
18%
Black
39%
22%
White
7%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falling Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Falling Creek Elementary School is ranked #1733 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Falling Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Falling Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hopkins Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Falling Creek Elementary School?
793 students attend Falling Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Falling Creek Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falling Creek Elementary School?
Falling Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Falling Creek Elementary School offer ?
Falling Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Falling Creek Elementary School part of?
Falling Creek Elementary School is part of Chesterfield Co PBLC Schs School District.
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