Copper Creek Elementary School

23894 U.s. Highway 58
Castlewood, VA 24224
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Copper Creek Elementary School serves 122 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Copper Creek Elementary School's student population of 122 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
122 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Copper Creek Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
19%
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Black
n/a
22%
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White
99%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
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Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
52%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Copper Creek Elementary School?
122 students attend Copper Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Copper Creek Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Copper Creek Elementary School?
Copper Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Copper Creek Elementary School offer ?
Copper Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Copper Creek Elementary School part of?
Copper Creek Elementary School is part of Russell County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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