Cradock Elementary School

Cradock Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6
18 Dahlgren Ave,  Portsmouth, VA
Portsmouth City Public Schools
2.2
665 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Evelyn L. Whitley
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.1%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
312:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
Black
69.5%
White
12.5%
Hispanic
8.7%
Two or more races
7.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 14 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/22/2023
Great School, this neighborhood and schools have turned around a lot that last few years and the ratings are biased by the area. My family loves it and we aren’t from here, we are military implants.
1.0 parent
8/29/2018
Wish it was not mandatory by district.
5.0 parent
9/22/2017
This is my son's 2nd year at James Hurst. Kindergarten and 1 month into 1st Grade. I have zero issues with the school. Faculty is polite and helpful and welcomed him by name on his first day back. What really matters is that he is being educated. This was my fear when I realized he would be attendin...
1.0 parent
8/3/2017
Worse school ever! Do NOT move into this school zone, if you can avoid it. If you have no other choice, homeschool, request a zone waiver, send your kids to private school.

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Cradock Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Portsmouth, VA and is served by the Portsmouth City Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 665 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Cradock Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $231,525. Discover additional schools in the area, like Agape International Academy, Portsmouth Catholic Regional School, Court Street Academy, and more. Learn more about what Portsmouth has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cradock Elementary School.

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