Enrollment
145
Elementary
DISTRICT 286 · STATE 499
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RUSSELL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 510342001518
Copper Creek Elementary
23894 U.S. highway 58, Castlewood, VA 24224 · (276)794-9306 · Russell County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL145 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.4:1 · STATE 13.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
89%
129 students
DISTRICT 91% · STATE 66%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2023-24
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 59 | 41% |
| Kindergarten | 42 | 29% |
| Grade 1 | 44 | 30% |
Student demographics
5%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Russell County Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Copper Creek Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Virginia | In Russell County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 145 | #1,147 of 1,176 | #5 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 89.0% | #359 of 1,157 | #6 of 6 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
6-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2023-24Enrollment
145
+27 (+23%) vs 2017
-28% since 1990-91, when it was 201
Student : Teacher
12.1:1
was 15.7:1
% White
97%
was 97%
% Hispanic
1%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 145 | 12 | 12.1:1 | 89% (129) |
| 2022-23 | 122 | 9.5 | 12.8:1 | 91% (111) |
| 2020-21 | 98 | 9 | 10.9:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 118 | 7.5 | 15.7:1 | 97% (115) |
| 2015-16 | 112 | 5 | 22.4:1 | 79% (88) |
| 2010-11 | 128 | 7 | 18.3:1 | 56% (72) |
| 2000-01 | 94 | 8 | 11.8:1 | 38% (36) |
| 1990-91 | 201 | 9 | 22.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Copper Creek Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 23% (118 to 145); teachers up 60% (7.5 to 12).
About Copper Creek Elementary
Copper Creek Elementary is an elementary school in Castlewood, Virginia, reachable at (276)794-9306. The school reports 145 students in pre-K through 1. The typical figure for elementary schools in Virginia is about 499 students.
Federal data list 11 schools in Russell County Public Schools, with 3,583 students enrolled.
Copper Creek Elementary enrolls a student body that is 97% White. For comparison, Russell County is about 97% White. Copper Creek Elementary has a diversity index of 5%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Copper Creek Elementary employs 12 full-time-equivalent teachers. That gives a ratio of about 12.8:1. That ratio is under the 13.8:1 average for elementary schools in Virginia. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility was 89% in 2023-24. That is close to the 91% average for public schools in Russell County.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Russell County show that median household income is about $50,012, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 13%, and about 11% of people live in poverty. Copper Creek Elementary is one of 14 public schools in Russell County, which together enroll about 3,583 students.
Castlewood Elementary is the public school closest to Copper Creek Elementary, about 3.7 miles away. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 2 other public schools.
The school is in rural territory some distance from an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Distant).
Between 2017-18 and 2023-24, the student count grew from 118 to 145. Students per teacher fell from 15.7 in 2017-18 to 12.1 in 2023-24.
Community posts for Copper Creek Elementary can cover sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Russell County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
25,538
Census ACS
Median income
$50,012
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
3,583 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Russell County Public Schools
- Honaker ElementaryElementary · 712 students
- Lebanon HighHigh · 571 students
- Honaker HighHigh · 422 students
- Castlewood ElementaryElementary · 354 students
- Lebanon MiddleMiddle · 301 students
- Lebanon ElementaryElementary · 292 students
Other schools in Castlewood
- Castlewood ElementaryElementary · 354 students
- Castlewood HighHigh · 285 students
Other Copper Creek Elementary schools
3 other US public schools in 3 states are named Copper Creek Elementary. Copper Creek Elementary is the 4th largest of the 4.
- Copper Creek Elementary SchoolFORT WORTH, TX · 702 students
- Copper Creek Elementary SchoolGLENDALE, AZ · 688 students
- Copper Creek Elementary SchoolTUCSON, AZ · 283 students
Nearby schools
- Castlewood Elementary3.7 mi · 354
- Castlewood High3.7 mi · 285
- St. Paul Elementary6.1 mi · 514
- Lebanon High8.3 mi · 571
- Lebanon Elementary9.9 mi · 292
- Lebanon Middle10.0 mi · 301
Frequently asked questions
About Copper Creek ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Copper Creek Elementary?
Copper Creek Elementary enrolls approximately 145 students in grades PK-01.
What age range does Copper Creek Elementary serve?
Copper Creek Elementary serves students from grade PK through grade 01.
How many students per teacher at Copper Creek Elementary?
Approximately 12.8:1 students per teacher at Copper Creek Elementary.
How diverse is Copper Creek Elementary?
Copper Creek Elementary reports a student body of 97% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Two or more.
Is Copper Creek Elementary public or private?
Copper Creek Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Russell County Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.