Kiln Creek Elementary

Summary:

Kiln Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Newport News, Virginia, serving 618 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Newport News City Public Schools district, which is ranked 110 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Kiln Creek Elementary stands out for several key reasons. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (51.62%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 40-59% African American. The school also consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Virginia elementary schools, with particularly low performance for African American, male, and low-income students. For example, in 2023-2024, Kiln Creek's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 59.49%, compared to the district's 55.57% and the state's 70.11%. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 81.8% to 93.2% over the past 3 years.

While Kiln Creek Elementary faces significant challenges, the school's historical performance suggests it has the potential to improve. In the past, it has achieved a 2-3 star rating from SchoolDigger, and the success of nearby schools, such as those in the York County Public Schools district, indicates that with the right interventions and support, Kiln Creek could raise its academic performance and provide a high-quality education for all its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1501 Kiln Creek Pkwy
       Newport News, VA  23602


(757) 886-7961

District: Newport News City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
858th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,923 Help


Students who attend Kiln Creek Elementary usually attend:

High:    Menchville High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  618

Racial breakdown:

African American:
51.6%
White:
19.9%
Hispanic:
15.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kiln Creek Elementary ranks worse than 77% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 9th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Newport News City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.69. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Kiln Creek Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Newport News City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kiln Creek Elementary is $7,923. 16 elementary schools in the Newport News City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kiln Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kiln Creek Elementary 858th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Kiln Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Newport News City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Newport News City Public Schools 110th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kiln Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kiln Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 58.10 468th 1062 55.9%
2006 58.68 456th 1071 57.4%
2007 61.92 406th 1083 62.5%
2008 64.14 369th 1081 65.9%
2009 53.55 539th 1082 50.2%
2010 45.39 732nd 1113 34.2%
2011 40.65 794th 1117 28.9%
2012 61.80 412th 1117 63.1%
2013 51.83 578th 1120 48.4%
2014 40.87 735th 1110 33.8%
2015 48.64 648th 1100 41.1%
2016 57.16 510th 1096 53.5%
2017 61.08 439th 1099 60.1%
2018 58.88 492nd 1097 55.2%
2019 42.96 718th 1105 35.0%
2021 26.04 846th 1103 23.3%
2022 20.85 921st 1109 17.0%
2023 21.93 922nd 1114 17.2%
2024 28.69 858th 1114 23.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kiln Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.90 154th 247 37.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kiln Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.78 823rd 1036 20.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Kiln Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.23 897th 1100 18.5%
2024 29.77 838th 1098 23.7%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Kiln Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.85 141st 182 22.5%
2024 16.22 178th 195 8.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Kiln Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.18 925th 1093 15.4%
2024 27.65 863rd 1101 21.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Kiln Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.08 487th 579 15.9%
2024 33.34 446th 588 24.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kiln Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.59 132nd 564 76.6%
2024 67.90 180th 580 69.0%
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Rank History for White students at Kiln Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.24 810th 984 17.7%
2024 38.46 695th 979 29.0%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, July 22, 2016

Open Quote Terrible school and stuff. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Open Quote This school is very active and the teacher are more involved with the students than any other school district that I have seen. I just wish my kids could go to this school in till they have full graduated from k-12. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kiln Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 353 261 8 16 8 n/a n/a 0 646
1994 400 293 14 17 4 n/a n/a 0 728
1995 372 313 23 20 11 n/a n/a 0 739
1996 372 313 23 20 11 n/a n/a 0 739
1997 373 298 28 24 8 n/a n/a 0 731
1998 332 333 39 38 8 n/a n/a 0 750
1999 331 338 43 37 9 n/a n/a 0 758
2000 341 333 32 34 7 n/a n/a -4 743
2001 301 324 30 29 8 n/a n/a 0 692
2002 304 378 31 44 15 n/a n/a 0 772
2003 304 378 31 44 15 n/a n/a 0 772
2004 307 414 33 54 9 n/a n/a 0 817
2005 279 365 34 58 5 n/a n/a 12 753
2006 289 414 30 70 6 n/a n/a 20 829
2007 243 306 37 60 4 n/a n/a 21 671
2008 228 298 36 57 2 n/a n/a 17 638
2009 203 340 37 60 4 n/a n/a 33 677
2010 216 359 34 51 3 n/a n/a 34 697
2011 218 365 45 80 4 2 30 0 744
2012 200 329 45 78 4 1 34 0 691
2013 207 358 55 75 3 1 50 0 749
2014 215 341 52 83 3 2 56 0 752
2015 205 325 47 85 3 2 66 0 733
2016 175 326 33 94 3 1 72 0 704
2017 151 340 38 104 1 3 76 0 713
2018 137 330 33 107 0 4 72 0 683
2019 140 326 25 102 2 2 69 0 666
2020 135 345 27 88 2 2 71 0 670
2021 125 315 26 85 1 3 65 0 620
2022 125 315 16 93 2 3 67 0 621
2023 123 319 14 95 2 2 63 0 618

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kiln Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 646 35.2 18.4 n/a
1994 728 35.8 n/a 47.8
1995 739 n/a 0.0 41.9
1996 739 n/a 0.0 41.9
1997 731 n/a 0.0 39.7
1998 750 n/a 0.0 39.1
1999 758 49.0 15.5 47.8
2000 743 n/a 0.0 46.7
2001 692 45.4 15.2 38.2
2002 772 54.6 14.1 40.9
2003 772 54.6 14.1 40.9
2004 817 58.8 13.9 41
2005 753 57.8 13.0 43.5
2006 829 54.0 15.4 39.4
2007 671 58.3 11.5 38.8
2008 638 37.8 16.9 39.5
2009 677 34.8 19.5 44.9
2010 697 35.8 19.4 40.1
2011 744 42.5 17.4 43.5
2012 691 36.0 19.1 45.6
2013 749 39.2 19.1 52.5
2014 752 44.2 16.9 52.1
2015 733 41.0 17.8 53.9
2016 704 37.0 19.0 50.6
2017 713 39.0 18.2 51.1
2018 683 38.0 17.9 84.6
2019 666 37.4 17.7 84.2
2020 670 37.0 18.1 75.8
2021 620 37.0 16.7 n/a
2022 621 36.0 17.2 81.8
2023 618 37.2 16.5 93.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kiln Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 646 35.2 18.4 n/a
1994 728 35.8 n/a 47.8
1995 739 n/a 0.0 41.9
1996 739 n/a 0.0 41.9
1997 731 n/a 0.0 39.7
1998 750 n/a 0.0 39.1
1999 758 49.0 15.5 47.8
2000 743 n/a 0.0 46.7
2001 692 45.4 15.2 38.2
2002 772 54.6 14.1 40.9
2003 772 54.6 14.1 40.9
2004 817 58.8 13.9 41
2005 753 57.8 13.0 43.5
2006 829 54.0 15.4 39.4
2007 671 58.3 11.5 38.8
2008 638 37.8 16.9 39.5
2009 677 34.8 19.5 44.9
2010 697 35.8 19.4 40.1
2011 744 42.5 17.4 43.5
2012 691 36.0 19.1 45.6
2013 749 39.2 19.1 52.5
2014 752 44.2 16.9 52.1
2015 733 41.0 17.8 53.9
2016 704 37.0 19.0 50.6
2017 713 39.0 18.2 51.1
2018 683 38.0 17.9 84.6
2019 666 37.4 17.7 84.2
2020 670 37.0 18.1 75.8
2021 620 37.0 16.7 n/a
2022 621 36.0 17.2 81.8
2023 618 37.2 16.5 93.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kiln Creek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $455 (5.0%) $8,602 (95.0%) $9,057
2020 $366 (5.2%) $6,670 (94.8%) $7,036
2021 $412 (5.2%) $7,511 (94.8%) $7,923

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kiln Creek Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 718th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 922nd of 1114 Elementary schools
 17.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kiln Creek Elementary)7555.7
 19.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Newport News City Public Schools)7049.3
 20.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Kiln Creek Elementary)7255.7
 16.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Newport News City Public Schools)5649.1
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kiln Creek Elementary)7951.7
 27.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Newport News City Public Schools)6948.3
 20.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Kiln Creek Elementary)6164
 3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Newport News City Public Schools)6055.4
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kiln Creek Elementary)8152.2
 28.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Newport News City Public Schools)7049
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Kiln Creek Elementary)8349.3
 33.8%
   5th Grade Science (Newport News City Public Schools)7051.3
 18.8%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Kiln Creek Elementary)7357.6
 15.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Newport News City Public Schools)6557
 8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students666618
 7.2%
African American326319
 2.1%
American Indian22
Asian2514
 44%
Hispanic10295
 6.9%
Pacific Islander22
White140123
 12.1%
Two or More Races6963
 8.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.2%93.2%
 9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kiln Creek Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 618 students attended Kiln Creek Elementary.

Students who attend Kiln Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Menchville High

Students at Kiln Creek Elementary are 52% African American, 20% White, 15% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Kiln Creek Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.0% of Virginia elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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