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Creekside Elementary School

1000 BENNETTS CREEK PARK RD SUFFOLK VA 23435

About Creekside Elementary School

Creekside Elementary School, located in Suffolk, Virginia, serves approximately 747-764 students in Pre-K through 5th grade. The school has approximately 44 full-time teachers, with a student-teacher ratio of approximately 16.9:1. Overall, academic performance is measured in terms of proficiency, where approximately 72% of students are proficient in math, but reading proficiency is below the state average with only approximately 66% of students achieving proficiency. The demographics of Creekside has approximately 52% Black, 24% White, 12% Hispanic, ~9% multiracial, and ~2% Asian. In terms of meal assistance, approximately 68% qualify for free/reduced supervised lunch. The home purchase prices in the area or district range all around Suffolk city houses with a median list price of about $400,000 with homes around the zone for attendance averaging $400 to $480,000. As one of the best elementary schools in Virginia-notable mentions in Suffolk City, the school shows evidence of solid performance in math and growth but has some work on reading and performing well with student sub-groups.

Creekside Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1000 BENNETTS CREEK PARK RD SUFFOLK VA 23435

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Phone

(757) 923-4251

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 47% in Reading.
44
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
727
Total Students
$65995
Avg. Teacher Salary
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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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:25AM - 3:50PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:10 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 23.4%
Asian 1.9%
Hispanic 12%
Black 54.3%
Two+ Races 8.5%
Native Am. 0%
White
23.4%
Asian
1.9%
Hispanic
12%
Black
54.3%
Two+ Races
8.5%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 727
45.1%
328 Female
54.9%
399 Male

Student Population

727 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

366 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Information on clubs and organizations for all schools is available on the Suffolk Public Schools website. These include the Technology Student Association (TSA), Student Council, and others. The district also lists clubs like Odyssey of the Mind, Robotics, and Science Fair.

FAQ

1. What is the mission of Creekside Elementary?

Creekside Elementary strives for academic excellence and personal growth.


2. How does Creekside Elementary engage the community?

Creekside Elementary partners with local organizations and holds school events.


3. What supports are offered at Creekside Elementary?

Creekside Elementary provides enrichment and individualized support programs.


4. How does Creekside Elementary support students with special needs?

Creekside Elementary offers students accommodations and individualized learning plans.


5. How does Creekside Elementary handle discipline?

Creekside Elementary uses positive behavior support to encourage respect and responsibility 7.

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

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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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