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Deep Creek Elementary School

2809 FOREHAND DR CHESAPEAKE VA 23323

Top 10% School in Virginia

Ranked 111 of 232 in Virginia

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About Deep Creek Elementary School

Deep Creek Elementary School located in Chesapeake serves approximately 770 students from Pre-K through 5th grade, with about 50 full-time certified teachers, which equates to roughly a 15-16:1 student-teacher ratio. The diversity of the student body is approximately 54% minority (including Hispanic, Black, multiracial groups) and about 45% of students are economically disadvantaged, according to this year's state assessment data. Recent state assessment data shows approximately 66% of students are at or above grade level in math and 72% of students are proficient in reading/language arts. The school has two full-time counselors, steady teacher growth over the years, and all faculty members are fully certified. Homes for sale in the Deep Creek area of Chesapeake, zip code 23323, have a median list price in the neighborhood of $419,000-425,000. Generally, for families comparing among Virginia's best elementary schools, Deep Creek Elementary offers good academic results, diversity, and a relatively affordable housing market facilitated by experienced staff.

Contact Information

Address

2809 FOREHAND DR CHESAPEAKE VA 23323

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Phone

(757) 558-5333

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 60%
Reading 72%
State average proficiency is 60% in Math and 72% in Reading.
48
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
763
Total Students
$68423
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 111 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Deep Creek Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:35AM - 2:04PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 49.8%
Asian 0.66%
Hispanic 21.36%
Black 18.48%
Two+ Races 8.91%
Native Am. 0.52%
White
49.8%
Asian
0.66%
Hispanic
21.36%
Black
18.48%
Two+ Races
8.91%
Native Am.
0.52%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 763
46%
351 Female
54%
412 Male

Student Population

763 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

266 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

The City of Chesapeake's Parks, Recreation & Tourism department offers a "Stay & Play" after-school program at the Deep Creek Community Center, with transportation provided by Chesapeake Public Schools from certain schools. This program includes games, sports, and arts and crafts.

FAQ

1. What programs are provided for after school care?

Deep Creek Elementary partners with YMCA after school care for academic and social development.

2. How does the school support student arts?

Deep Creek Elementary participates in the PTA Reflections Arts Contest.

3. Do you support military families?

Yes. Deep Creek Elementary is a Purple Star School.

4. What community events are organized?

The school provides community events such as Community Resource Fair for families.

5. What tech/resources are teachers/students equipped to use?

Deep Creek Elementary uses technology in the classroom, such as tablets and smartboards, to support learning and digital literacy.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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