Deep Creek Central Elementary

Deep Creek Central Elementary serves 884 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Chesapeake, Virginia. With 51 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1, providing reasonable class sizes for elementary-age learners. The school currently holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks in the 9th percentile among Virginia's elementary schools, indicating significant room for academic growth.

While these rankings suggest challenges, the school continues to focus on supporting its nearly 900 students through their foundational learning years. Deep Creek Central Elementary draws from a stable community where families have established strong roots. The surrounding neighborhood reflects a mix of working families and professionals, with about one-third of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

The area's low poverty rate of 6.5% and median household income of nearly $100,000 suggest many families have the resources to support their children's education, while median home values around $328,000 indicate an established residential community. Located on Shipyard Road, the school sits within Chesapeake's urban landscape, serving families in this large city environment where students can benefit from both suburban-style neighborhoods and access to broader metropolitan resources and opportunities.