Is Creekside Elementary a good school?

Creekside Elementary ranks 512 th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Creekside Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 747 students attended Creekside Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Creekside Elementary?

Students at Creekside Elementary are 52% African American, 24% White, 12% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Creekside Elementary attend?

Students who attend Creekside Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Nansemond River High

Creekside Elementary

Summary:

Creekside Elementary is a public elementary school in Suffolk, Virginia, serving 752 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Suffolk City Public Schools district, which is ranked 66 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Creekside Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 23.4% White, 54.26% African American, 11.97% Hispanic, 1.86% Asian, and 8.51% two or more races. This diversity is higher than nearby schools, which tend to have a larger percentage of White or African American students. Academically, the school has shown mixed performance, with proficiency rates above the state and district averages in Mathematics for grades 3-5 and English Reading for grades 4-5, but below averages in Science for 5th grade and English Reading for 3rd grade. Creekside Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated, currently at 512 out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Interestingly, Creekside Elementary has seen a significant increase in its Hispanic student population, from 7.7% in 2021-2022 to 11.97% in 2022-2023. This trend is worth monitoring to understand the factors contributing to this change and how the school is adapting to meet the needs of this growing student group. When compared to nearby schools, such as Churchland Academy Elementary and Hodges Manor Elementary, Creekside generally performs on par or slightly better in Mathematics and English Reading, but lags behind in Science. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 64.76% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the need for targeted support and resources.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1000 Bennetts Creek Park Road
Suffolk, VA 23435

(757) 923-4251

District: Suffolk City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
512^th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,317

Students who attend Creekside Elementary usually attend:

High:

Nansemond River High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 747

Racial breakdown:

African American:

52.3%

White:

23.7%

Hispanic:

12.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Creekside Elementary ranks better than 54% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 5^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Suffolk City Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.76. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Creekside Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (52.3%), White (23.7%), Hispanic (12.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Creekside Elementary is 16.9. 6 elementary schools in the Suffolk City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Creekside Elementary employs 44 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Creekside Elementary is $7,317. 8 elementary schools in the Suffolk City Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Creekside Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Creekside Elementary 512^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Creekside Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Suffolk City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Suffolk City Public Schools 66^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Creekside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2007	37.65	787^th	1083	27.3%
2008	24.88	959^th	1081	11.3%
2009	39.83	789^th	1082	27.1%
2010	45.83	720^th	1113	35.3%
2011	52.09	597^th	1117	46.6%
2012	61.94	408^th	1117	63.5%
2013	53.89	548^th	1120	51.1%
2014	52.13	566^th	1110	49.0%
2015	44.34	712^th	1100	35.3%
2016	38.89	776^th	1096	29.2%
2017	45.02	687^th	1099	37.5%
2018	50.71	615^th	1097	43.9%
2019	57.64	519^th	1105	53.0%
2021	45.57	650^th	1103	41.1%
2022	47.68	636^th	1109	42.7%
2023	54.88	553^rd	1114	50.4%
2024	57.76	512^th	1114	54.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Creekside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.93	158^th	245	35.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Creekside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	38.37	691^st	1036	33.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Creekside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.40	434^th	1100	60.5%
2024	63.32	423^rd	1098	61.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Creekside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	53.74	179^th	324	44.8%
2024	49.48	221^st	355	37.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Creekside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.95	644^th	1093	41.1%
2024	50.26	594^th	1101	46.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Creekside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.31	261^st	579	54.9%
2024	58.06	260^th	588	55.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Creekside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	93.91	14^th	564	97.5%
2024	89.96	31^st	580	94.7%

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Rank History for White students at Creekside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.65	344^th	984	65.0%
2024	66.86	312^th	979	68.1%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Creekside Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	209	436	17	21	1	n/a	n/a	29	713
2008	235	430	21	28	1	n/a	n/a	32	747
2009	242	443	22	30	1	n/a	n/a	42	780
2010	255	473	22	33	1	n/a	n/a	47	831
2011	259	495	28	67	2	0	68	0	919
2012	257	501	24	66	2	1	75	0	926
2013	247	496	26	72	1	2	75	0	919
2014	253	546	28	85	1	2	86	0	1001
2015	258	567	20	80	3	2	78	0	1008
2016	238	581	17	93	3	2	71	0	1005
2017	228	546	19	104	2	1	79	0	979
2018	233	541	17	95	0	0	61	0	947
2019	183	463	14	47	0	2	58	0	767
2020	197	439	18	46	0	2	46	0	748
2021	184	429	16	46	0	0	56	0	731
2022	191	412	16	56	1	0	51	0	727
2023	176	408	14	90	0	0	64	0	752
2024	177	391	16	93	2	1	67	0	747

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 Creekside Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	713	49.0	14.6	49
2008	747	37.0	20.2	46.3
2009	780	40.5	19.3	44.6
2010	831	41.5	20.0	46.8
2011	919	44.0	20.8	41.8
2012	926	49.0	18.8	42.4
2013	919	47.0	19.5	45.2
2014	1001	46.7	21.4	45.5
2015	1008	55.0	18.3	43.7
2016	1005	56.0	17.9	44.8
2017	979	57.0	17.1	42.2
2018	947	54.0	17.5	47.5
2019	767	48.0	15.9	44.2
2020	748	48.0	15.5	43.7
2021	731	45.0	16.2	n/a
2022	727	42.0	17.3	45
2023	752	46.0	16.3	64.8
2024	747	44.0	16.9	68.1

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 Creekside Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	713	49.0	14.6	49
2008	747	37.0	20.2	46.3
2009	780	40.5	19.3	44.6
2010	831	41.5	20.0	46.8
2011	919	44.0	20.8	41.8
2012	926	49.0	18.8	42.4
2013	919	47.0	19.5	45.2
2014	1001	46.7	21.4	45.5
2015	1008	55.0	18.3	43.7
2016	1005	56.0	17.9	44.8
2017	979	57.0	17.1	42.2
2018	947	54.0	17.5	47.5
2019	767	48.0	15.9	44.2
2020	748	48.0	15.5	43.7
2021	731	45.0	16.2	n/a
2022	727	42.0	17.3	45
2023	752	46.0	16.3	64.8
2024	747	44.0	16.9	68.1

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 Creekside Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$421 (7.3%)	$5,328 (92.7%)	$5,749
2020	$446 (7.4%)	$5,577 (92.6%)	$6,023
2021	$581 (7.9%)	$6,736 (92.1%)	$7,317

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Creekside Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 519^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 553^rd of 1114 Elementary schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Creekside Elementary)	84	79.8	4.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Suffolk City Public Schools)	80	71.2	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Creekside Elementary)	76	67.3	8.7%
3rd Grade English Reading (Suffolk City Public Schools)	71	64.4	6.6%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Creekside Elementary)	79	60.7	18.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Suffolk City Public Schools)	83	69.6	13.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Creekside Elementary)	66	68.5	2.5%
4th Grade English Reading (Suffolk City Public Schools)	72	70.8	1.2%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Creekside Elementary)	92	78.1	14%
5th Grade Mathematics (Suffolk City Public Schools)	85	67.1	18%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Creekside Elementary)	88	69.1	18.9%
5th Grade Science (Suffolk City Public Schools)	82	60.5	21.5%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Creekside Elementary)	83	73.2	9.8%
5th Grade English Reading (Suffolk City Public Schools)	79	69.5	9.6%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	767	752	2%
African American	463	408	11.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	14	14
Hispanic	47	90	91.5%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	183	176	3.8%
Two or More Races	58	64	10.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.2%	64.8%	20.6%

Schools Near Creekside Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)				SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)				SOL VA Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	SOL VA Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Creekside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 Bennetts Creek Park Road	Suffolk	23435	Suffolk city	Suffolk City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 923-4251	747	44	16.9	68.1%	177 (23.7%)	391 (52.3%)	93 (12.4%)	16 (2.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (9.0%)	57.8	512^th of 1114 public elementary schools	54.0%		54.9	553^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	50.4%	41	78.0	72.2	69.6		70.4	69.5	76.9	71.3		72.0		$7,317	$581	$6,736
Florence Bowser Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4540 Nansemond Pkwy	Suffolk	23435	Suffolk city	Suffolk City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 923-4106	874	44	19.8	68.5%	349 (39.9%)	329 (37.6%)	107 (12.2%)	12 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	75 (8.6%)	64.4	433^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	61.1%		65.7	404^th of 1114 public elementary schools	63.7%	29	80.5	85.0	75.2		64.6	70.3	80.9	71.5		77.1		$6,772	$741	$6,031
Western Branch Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	4122 Terry Dr	Chesapeake	23321	Chesapeake city	Chesapeake City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 638-7951	805	50	16.0	84.5%	302 (37.5%)	293 (36.4%)	90 (11.2%)	34 (4.2%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	79 (9.8%)								(n/a)												$9,619	$451	$9,168
Western Branch Intermediate	Public	3-5	4013 Terry Dr	Chesapeake	23321	Chesapeake city	Chesapeake City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 638-7941	771	46	16.7	84.3%	295 (38.3%)	276 (35.8%)	79 (10.2%)	36 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	83 (10.8%)	59.3	497^th of 1114 public elementary schools	55.4%		59.3	490^th of 1114 public elementary schools	56.0%	7	73.9	70.5	72.6		70.0	71.6	76.0	72.9			76.9	$8,608	$440	$8,168
Northern Shores Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6701 Respass Beach Rd	Suffolk	23435	Suffolk city	Suffolk City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 923-4169	837	46	18.1	68.8%	274 (32.7%)	352 (42.1%)	89 (10.6%)	40 (4.8%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (9.2%)	70.1	356^th of 1114 public elementary schools	68.0%		63.1	429^th of 1114 public elementary schools	61.5%	73	83.5	78.2	86.9		78.7	74.8	74.2	86.9		65.3		$6,673	$582	$6,091
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2008 Dock Landing Rd	Chesapeake	23321	Chesapeake city	Chesapeake City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 465-6300	759	49	15.5	22.8%	479 (63.1%)	126 (16.6%)	63 (8.3%)	10 (1.3%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	76 (10.0%)	80.6	211^th of 1114 public elementary schools	81.1%		82.4	166^th of 1114 public elementary schools	85.1%	45	91.1	86.0	77.5		78.2	83.6	84.0	81.7			89.1	$9,858	$788	$9,070
Churchland Elementary	Public	K-6	5601 Michael Ln	Portsmouth	23703	Portsmouth city	Portsmouth City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 686-2523	760	45	16.8	99.5%	222 (29.2%)	367 (48.3%)	86 (11.3%)	10 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	73 (9.6%)	54.5	563^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	49.5%		56.7	526^th of 1114 public elementary schools	52.8%	37	67.0	74.1	64.6	67.9	64.6	65.2	80.0	70.9	78.7	77.7		$9,878	$162	$9,716
Olive Branch Preschool Center	Public	PK	415 Mimosa Road	Portsmouth	23701	Portsmouth city	Portsmouth City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 465-2926	194	7	27.7	95.4%	19 (9.8%)	147 (75.8%)	13 (6.7%)	2 (1.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.7%)								(n/a)
Churchland Preschool Center	Public	PK	4061 River Shore Road	Portsmouth	23703	Portsmouth city	Portsmouth City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 686-2533	114	10	11.4		8 (7.0%)	85 (74.6%)	9 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (10.5%)								(n/a)
Churchland Academy Elementary	Public	K-6	4061 River Shore Rd	Portsmouth	23703	Portsmouth city	Portsmouth City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 686-2527	600	38	15.7	119.3%	63 (10.5%)	435 (72.5%)	46 (7.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	51 (8.5%)	42.7	698^th of 1114 public elementary schools	37.3%		35.4	781^st of 1114 public elementary schools	29.9%	83	74.4	68.8	64.7	40.9	60.0	70.9	75.3	70.6	56.8	68.8		$7,910	$511	$7,399

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