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Elephant's Fork Elementary School

2316 William Reid Dr
Suffolk, VA 23434
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elephant's Fork Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 644 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 58% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Elephant's Fork Elementary School's student population of 644 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
644 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sun. May 31, 2026

School Rankings

Elephant's Fork Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elephant's Fork Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1351 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
58%
68%
(20-21)
57%
69%
(20-21)
35-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
60%
22%
White
22%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elephant's Fork Elementary School's ranking?
Elephant's Fork Elementary School is ranked #1351 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Elephant's Fork Elementary School often compared to?
Elephant's Fork Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillpoint Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Elephant's Fork Elementary School?
644 students attend Elephant's Fork Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Elephant's Fork Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elephant's Fork Elementary School?
Elephant's Fork Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elephant's Fork Elementary School offer ?
Elephant's Fork Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Elephant's Fork Elementary School part of?
Elephant's Fork Elementary School is part of Suffolk City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 644 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 58% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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