DEEP CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Deep Creek Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Chesapeake City Public Schools school district, located in Chesapeake, VA with about 736 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, Deep Creek Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Deep Creek Elementary School, located at 2809 Forehand Drive in Chesapeake, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Chesapeake Public Schools district. The school is situated in the established Deep Creek community, a historic area of the city known for its semi-rural charm and suburban growth. As a hub for the local neighborhood, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development for students in the early grades.
The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic achievement and student engagement. Like many schools in the Chesapeake district, Deep Creek Elementary integrates modern instructional techniques and technology to prepare its students for the transition to middle school. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding community and prioritizing a collaborative relationship between staff, parents, and students, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where children are encouraged to build both their academic skills and their character.
For more information, contact Deep Creek Elementary at (757) 558-5333 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5333
DEEP CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Chesapeake, VA with about 736 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chesapeake City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 736
- Teachers:
- 43
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 736 students
- White
- 59.5%
- Black or African American
- 16.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.9%
- Two or more races
- 8.4%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.