Tanners Creek Elementary

517 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tanners Creek Elementary School, located on Longdale Drive in Norfolk, Virginia, serves as a central hub for academic and personal growth within the local community. As a public institution under the Norfolk Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills. The school strives to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond by promoting both high academic standards and the development of strong character, encouraging students to become engaged and responsible citizens.

Beyond the classroom, Tanners Creek Elementary places a significant focus on holistic development and community involvement. The school typically integrates various extracurricular activities and support services designed to meet the unique needs of its students, ensuring that both social-emotional well-being and academic achievement are prioritized. By maintaining a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and parents, the school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the vibrant spirit of the Norfolk community.

517

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tanners Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	133
Black	282
Asian	16
Two or More	36
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
282 (54.5%)
Hispanic
133 (25.7%)
White
45 (8.7%)
Two or More
36 (7.0%)
Asian
16 (3.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Norfolk City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)852-4555
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	517
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	528
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 41

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tanners Creek Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	41
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	89
Grade 4	79
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tanners Creek Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	257	49.7%
Male	260	50.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)