Serving 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, G.a. Treakle Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
G.a. Treakle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
G.a. Treakle Elementary School's student population of 401 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
G.a. Treakle Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of G.a. Treakle Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1275 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)56%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
19%
19%
Black
44%
22%
White
25%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is G.a. Treakle Elementary School's ranking?
G.a. Treakle Elementary School is ranked #1275 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend G.a. Treakle Elementary School?
401 students attend G.a. Treakle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of G.a. Treakle Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of G.a. Treakle Elementary School?
G.a. Treakle Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does G.a. Treakle Elementary School offer ?
G.a. Treakle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is G.a. Treakle Elementary School part of?
G.a. Treakle Elementary School is part of Chesapeake City School District.
In what neighborhood is G.a. Treakle Elementary School located?
G.a. Treakle Elementary School is located in the Deep Creek North neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA. There are 3 other public schools located in Deep Creek North.
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