FALLING CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Falling Creek Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chesterfield County Public Schools school district, located in Richmond, VA with about 790 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 49 teachers, Falling Creek Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Falling Creek Elementary School, located at 4800 Hopkins Rd. in Richmond, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the Chesterfield County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that caters to a diverse student body. By focusing on fundamental academic skills and social-emotional development, Falling Creek strives to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond, emphasizing the importance of community and lifelong learning.
Beyond its core curriculum, Falling Creek Elementary is known for its active engagement with the local Richmond community. The school places a high priority on parental involvement and extracurricular enrichment to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the institution works to create a safe, nurturing space that encourages curiosity, academic achievement, and personal growth for every child who walks through its doors.
For more information, contact Falling Creek Elementary at (804) 743-3630 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Richmond, VA 23234-3659
(804) 743-3630
FALLING CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Richmond, VA with about 790 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chesterfield County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 790
- Teachers:
- 49
- 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
- Title I schoolwide 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 790 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 44.7%
- Black or African American
- 39.6%
- White
- 8.9%
- Asian
- 3.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
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.