Tanners Creek Elementary

Summary:

Tanners Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Norfolk, Virginia, serving 530 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Norfolk City Public Schools district, which is ranked 105 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tanners Creek Elementary stands out in several key ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (61.89%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 19.62% to 68.23% African American students. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Virginia elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is significantly lower than the Norfolk City Public Schools district and the state of Virginia averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, Tanners Creek Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97.15% to 99.45% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, such as Crossroads PreK-8 School (95.78%) and Sherwood Forest Elementary (98.48%).

Despite the challenges, Tanners Creek Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.9 to 15.1 over the past few years, which is comparable to the surrounding schools. However, the school's spending per student has been relatively consistent, ranging from $6,552 to $7,645 over the past few years, which is on the lower end compared to the surrounding schools, which range from $6,810 to $10,469 per student. These factors suggest that addressing the persistent academic struggles at Tanners Creek Elementary will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve educational outcomes for the students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1335 Longdale Dr
       Norfolk, VA  23513


(757) 852-4555

District: Norfolk City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1022nd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,645 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  530

Racial breakdown:

African American:
61.9%
Hispanic:
19.6%
White:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.1% Help


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Compare Details Tanners Creek Elementary ranks worse than 91.7% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 24th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Norfolk City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.47. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Tanners Creek Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Norfolk City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tanners Creek Elementary is $7,645. 25 elementary schools in the Norfolk City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tanners Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tanners Creek Elementary 1022nd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Tanners Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Norfolk City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Norfolk City Public Schools 105th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tanners Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tanners Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 39.85 742nd 1062 30.1%
2006 34.23 847th 1071 20.9%
2007 36.39 812th 1083 25.0%
2008 27.49 928th 1081 14.2%
2009 27.11 948th 1082 12.4%
2010 14.75 1066th 1113 4.2%
2011 16.46 1064th 1117 4.7%
2012 19.93 1025th 1117 8.2%
2013 9.69 1081st 1120 3.5%
2014 6.76 1083rd 1110 2.4%
2015 28.96 878th 1100 20.2%
2016 18.53 989th 1096 9.8%
2017 27.36 917th 1099 16.6%
2018 29.60 879th 1097 19.9%
2019 25.36 932nd 1105 15.7%
2021 6.55 1044th 1103 5.3%
2022 8.48 1044th 1109 5.9%
2023 3.82 1088th 1114 2.3%
2024 10.47 1022nd 1114 8.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tanners Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 13.65 963rd 1036 7.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Tanners Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.26 1075th 1100 2.3%
2024 6.90 1047th 1098 4.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Tanners Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.39 355th 355 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Tanners Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.05 1063rd 1093 2.7%
2024 16.53 963rd 1101 12.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Tanners Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.26 560th 579 3.3%
2024 14.30 544th 588 7.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tanners Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 47.40 342nd 580 41.0%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Friday, November 30, 2012

Open Quote Our son is in the pre-k program at this school. He has the only good teacher. Mrs. Temple goes above and beyond with her students, the other teachers however are lacking. We have noticed that other parents don't seem to care what their childern do. Parents don't sit with their kids to do the homework or send in items needed for the class. It's a school in a not so good neigherborhood.
We got very lucky that he was placed in her class. If you have to send your child to a pre-k class at this school make sure you ask for Mrs.Temple other wise you might was well send your kid to a babysitter that doesn't really do anything. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Tanners Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 704 704
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 723 723
1993 237 480 30 11 1 n/a n/a 0 759
1994 239 478 30 8 0 n/a n/a 0 755
1995 213 519 21 6 0 n/a n/a 0 759
1996 213 519 21 6 0 n/a n/a 0 759
1997 195 576 22 9 0 n/a n/a 0 802
1998 163 640 32 10 1 n/a n/a 0 846
1999 172 586 31 10 0 n/a n/a 0 799
2000 173 569 33 13 0 n/a n/a -4 784
2001 148 567 36 17 0 n/a n/a 0 768
2002 108 515 30 19 0 n/a n/a 0 672
2003 108 515 30 19 0 n/a n/a 0 672
2004 107 484 35 21 1 n/a n/a 0 648
2005 83 521 29 23 2 n/a n/a 0 658
2006 97 520 35 29 2 n/a n/a 0 683
2007 91 500 36 32 2 n/a n/a 50 711
2008 83 434 36 32 2 n/a n/a 53 640
2009 82 432 37 38 3 n/a n/a 51 643
2010 73 425 34 39 5 n/a n/a 48 624
2011 74 415 31 56 10 0 40 0 626
2012 74 465 33 44 12 1 49 0 678
2013 81 477 32 60 9 2 47 0 708
2014 96 484 29 68 7 3 43 0 730
2015 83 408 30 82 7 3 46 0 659
2016 49 399 27 66 3 4 45 0 593
2017 40 362 30 68 2 4 51 0 557
2018 37 361 28 86 1 1 43 0 557
2019 47 333 27 101 2 1 48 0 559
2020 59 376 28 109 2 2 46 0 622
2021 44 345 25 99 2 2 37 0 554
2022 44 326 21 117 3 1 38 0 550
2023 39 328 18 104 3 1 37 0 530

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tanners Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 704 36.2 19.4 n/a
1992 723 36.9 19.5 n/a
1993 759 42.1 18.0 n/a
1994 755 41.1 n/a 44.8
1995 759 n/a 0.0 48.9
1996 759 n/a 0.0 48.9
1997 802 n/a 0.0 52.7
1998 846 n/a 0.0 53.4
1999 799 53.0 15.1 69.1
2000 784 n/a 0.0 85.7
2001 768 55.0 14.0 68
2002 672 58.0 11.6 67.3
2003 672 58.0 11.6 67.3
2004 648 45.0 14.4 63.6
2005 658 44.0 15.0 62.3
2006 683 49.0 13.9 64.1
2007 711 51.8 13.7 70
2008 640 39.0 16.4 65.8
2009 643 37.0 17.4 70.3
2010 624 38.0 16.4 78.3
2011 626 38.0 16.4 76
2012 678 36.5 18.5 75.4
2013 708 37.8 18.6 73
2014 730 38.9 18.7 75.1
2015 659 42.0 15.6 66.6
2016 593 39.0 15.2 99.5
2017 557 37.1 15.0 99.5
2018 557 34.1 16.3 99.5
2019 559 35.6 15.6 99.5
2020 622 37.1 16.7 99.2
2021 554 39.5 14.0 n/a
2022 550 36.3 15.1 99.5
2023 530 38.0 13.9 98.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tanners Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 704 36.2 19.4 n/a
1992 723 36.9 19.5 n/a
1993 759 42.1 18.0 n/a
1994 755 41.1 n/a 44.8
1995 759 n/a 0.0 48.9
1996 759 n/a 0.0 48.9
1997 802 n/a 0.0 52.7
1998 846 n/a 0.0 53.4
1999 799 53.0 15.1 69.1
2000 784 n/a 0.0 85.7
2001 768 55.0 14.0 68
2002 672 58.0 11.6 67.3
2003 672 58.0 11.6 67.3
2004 648 45.0 14.4 63.6
2005 658 44.0 15.0 62.3
2006 683 49.0 13.9 64.1
2007 711 51.8 13.7 70
2008 640 39.0 16.4 65.8
2009 643 37.0 17.4 70.3
2010 624 38.0 16.4 78.3
2011 626 38.0 16.4 76
2012 678 36.5 18.5 75.4
2013 708 37.8 18.6 73
2014 730 38.9 18.7 75.1
2015 659 42.0 15.6 66.6
2016 593 39.0 15.2 99.5
2017 557 37.1 15.0 99.5
2018 557 34.1 16.3 99.5
2019 559 35.6 15.6 99.5
2020 622 37.1 16.7 99.2
2021 554 39.5 14.0 n/a
2022 550 36.3 15.1 99.5
2023 530 38.0 13.9 98.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Tanners Creek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $548 (8.1%) $6,235 (91.9%) $6,784
2020 $780 (11.9%) $5,772 (88.1%) $6,552
2021 $513 (6.7%) $7,132 (93.3%) $7,645

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tanners Creek Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 932nd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 1088th of 1114 Elementary schools
 13.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tanners Creek Elementary)7226.9
 45.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Norfolk City Public Schools)7555.3
 19.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Tanners Creek Elementary)6743.3
 23.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Norfolk City Public Schools)6357.8
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tanners Creek Elementary)6929.1
 39.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Norfolk City Public Schools)7555.6
 19.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Tanners Creek Elementary)7043.5
 26.5%
   4th Grade English Reading (Norfolk City Public Schools)6762.4
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tanners Creek Elementary)7437.7
 36.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Norfolk City Public Schools)6949.6
 19.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Tanners Creek Elementary)7330.9
 42.1%
   5th Grade Science (Norfolk City Public Schools)6651
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Tanners Creek Elementary)6450.7
 13.3%
   5th Grade English Reading (Norfolk City Public Schools)6560.1
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students559530
 5.2%
African American333328
 1.5%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian2718
 33.3%
Hispanic101104
 3%
Pacific Islander11
White4739
 17%
Two or More Races4837
 22.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%98.1%
 1.4%


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Tanners Creek Elementary ranks in the bottom 8.3% of Virginia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 530 students attended Tanners Creek Elementary.

Students at Tanners Creek Elementary are 62% African American, 20% Hispanic, 7% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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