Serving 517 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 31% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tanners Creek Elementary serves the eastern part of Norfolk, VA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tanners Creek Elementary School's student population of 517 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
517 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Tanners Creek 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 Tanners Creek Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#1733 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)38%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
54%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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)24.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-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 Tanners Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Tanners Creek Elementary School is ranked #1733 out of 1,773 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 Sherwood Forest Elementary School, Granby Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
517 students attend Tanners Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Tanners Creek Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 13:1, which is lower 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tanners Creek Elementary School part of?
Tanners Creek Elementary School is part of Norfolk City 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 10/10/2025
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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