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#1772 of 1,851 schools in VA
Falling Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Chesterfield County Public Schools · Richmond, VA
A Chesterfield County Public Schools elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4800 Hopkins Rd., Richmond, VA 23234
- Math 46% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Falling Creek Elementary score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 47% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Falling Creek Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,531/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richmond), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,630
Median home value
$237,300
Median rent
$1,321/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
58.2%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23234; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.g. Hening ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 877 | Compare → |
| Hopkins Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 753 | Compare → |
| Broad Rock ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 581 | Compare → |
| Alberta Smith ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 675 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Chesterfield County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 73
- Rank in district
- #57 of 65
- District spending per student
- $12,776NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Falling Creek Elementary is listed in Chesterfield County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Falling Creek Elementary
Falling Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Richmond, VA, part of Chesterfield County Public Schools, serving approximately 796 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,772 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Falling Creek Elementary
What grades does Falling Creek Elementary serve?
Falling Creek Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Falling Creek Elementary?
Falling Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 796 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falling Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Falling Creek Elementary is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Falling Creek Elementary rank in VA?
Falling Creek Elementary ranks #1,772 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Falling Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Falling Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Falling Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Falling Creek Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Falling Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Falling Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Falling Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Falling Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Falling Creek Elementary?
77.9% of students at Falling Creek Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 796
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chesterfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (804) 743-3630
- Area population (ZIP 23234)
- 46,284
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23234; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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