Very Good
#508 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 27% in state
G.a. Treakle Elementary
Elementary School · Chesapeake City Public Schools · Chesapeake, VA
A Chesapeake City Public Schools elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2500 Gilmerton Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23323
- Math 88% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at G.a. Treakle Elementary score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2019, reaching 84% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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
84.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where G.a. Treakle 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 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,087/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chesapeake), 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
$105,912
Median home value
$360,500
Median rent
$1,590/mo
College educated
35.4%
Homeownership
81.6%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23323; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camelot ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Cradock ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.1 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 606 | Compare → |
| Deep Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 765 | Compare → |
| Victory ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–6 | 2.0 mi | 570 | 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.
Chesapeake City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #13 of 45
- District spending per student
- $15,274NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
G.a. Treakle Elementary is listed in Chesapeake City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About G.a. Treakle Elementary
G.a. Treakle Elementary is a public elementary school in Chesapeake, VA, part of Chesapeake City Public Schools, serving approximately 401 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #508 of 1,851 schools in VA.
State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about G.a. Treakle Elementary
What grades does G.a. Treakle Elementary serve?
G.a. Treakle Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend G.a. Treakle Elementary?
G.a. Treakle Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G.a. Treakle Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at G.a. Treakle Elementary is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does G.a. Treakle Elementary rank in VA?
G.a. Treakle Elementary ranks #508 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is G.a. Treakle Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
G.a. Treakle Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 G.a. Treakle Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, G.a. Treakle Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is G.a. Treakle Elementary a charter school?
No, G.a. Treakle Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is G.a. Treakle Elementary a Title I school?
No, G.a. Treakle Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for G.a. Treakle Elementary?
84.3% of students at G.a. Treakle 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
- 401
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Chesapeake city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (757) 558-5361
- Area population (ZIP 23323)
- 43,383
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 23323; 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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