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G.A. Treakle Elementary School

2500 GILMERTON RD CHESAPEAKE VA 23323

About G.A. Treakle Elementary School

G.A. Treakle Elementary school in Chesapeake has a population of 401 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, serving roughly 35 full time teachers for a student teacher ratio near 11:1. The school's community of students is predominantly Black and various minority enrollment of about 74%. State assessments and public student profiles offer mixed academic performance in education: approximately 47% proficiency in mathematics and approximately 56 proficiency in reading. The school is located in the stable community of Chesapeake in a neighborhood with median home prices of about four-hundred thousand to four hundred twenty five thousand dollars . G.A. Treakle combines neighborhood footprint and stays focused on supports that emphasize engagement with community partnerships and targeted supports, parents consider this as one of the best elementary schools in Virginia.

G.A. Treakle Elementary School Contact Information

Address

2500 GILMERTON RD CHESAPEAKE VA 23323

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Phone

(757) 558-5361

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 56%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 56% in Reading.
36
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
421
Total Students
$68423
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 186 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at G.A. Treakle Elementary School

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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

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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 28.03%
Asian 1.19%
Hispanic 14.01%
Black 47.98%
Two+ Races 8.31%
Native Am. 0.48%
White
28.03%
Asian
1.19%
Hispanic
14.01%
Black
47.98%
Two+ Races
8.31%
Native Am.
0.48%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 421
51.78%
218 Female
48.22%
203 Male

Student Population

421 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

222 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Scheduled for October 22nd, featuring information on specialized programs and academies (like the Science and Medicine Academy, Governor's STEM Academy, and SmithTech Computer Science Lab School), which could be relevant to future schooling for Treakle students.

FAQ

1. What services does the school provide for military-connected families?

G.A. Treakle Elementary has both counseling and liaison services for military-connected students.


2. How does the school promote social-emotional development?

G.A. Treakle Elementary implements character education programs and counseling services to support emotional development.


3. How do parents have an opportunity to participate?

G.A. Treakle Elementary has volunteer opportunities, allowing parents to be a part of school events.


4. Does the school provide any environmental opportunities?

Yes, G.A. Treakle Elementary students are involved in sustainability programming and eco-friendly initiatives.


5. How does the school recognize students' successes?

G.A. Treakle Elementary hosts awards ceremonies and celebrations of academic and personal growth.

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

MLV

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
SLB

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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