G.A. Treakle Elementary School, Chesapeake, VA

Score breakdown

Compared against all 1,106 Virginia public elementary schools. 1–4 is below the state average, 5–6 around it, 7–10 above it.

7.8 · Test scores

SOL pass rate of 82.4% across all subjects — 75th percentile statewide.

6.6 · Academic progress

Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which credits schools for student growth — 62th percentile.

2.4 · Attendance

Chronic absenteeism of 17.8% — better attendance than 16% of peers statewide.

Test scores by subject

Percent of students passing Virginia SOL tests, 2024–2025.

This school Virginia average

Grade 5 Science

79%state 69%

Virginia Studies

75%state 69%

Grade 3 Mathematics

83%state 73%

Grade 4 Mathematics

93%state 73%

Grade 5 Mathematics

86%state 71%

Grade 3 English Reading

78%state 67%

Grade 4 English Reading

85%state 73%

Grade 5 English Reading

77%state 72%

Source: Virginia Department of Education, School Quality Profiles — SOL pass rates, 2024–2025.

G.A. Treakle Elementary School & its school zone

G.A. Treakle Elementary School serves Chesapeake, VA 23323 students as a public elementary school in Chesapeake Public Schools. Buyers searching homes for sale near G.A. Treakle Elementary School are shopping this Chesapeake school zone, one of the areas families compare when weighing Chesapeake elementary school zones. On the VaHome School Score the school earns 6.3/10 — around the state average among Virginia's 1,106 public elementary schools, based on Virginia Department of Education data for 2024–25.

The school's overall SOL pass rate is 82.4%, with standout results in Grade 4 Mathematics (93% vs a 73% state average) and Grade 5 Mathematics (86% vs a 71% state average). Virginia's accreditation measures — which credit schools for student growth, not just pass rates — come in at 91% for English and 90% for Math. Chronic absenteeism is 17.8%, compared with the 11.7% state median for elementary schools.

For house hunters comparing Chesapeake school zones, the listings on this page show active REIN MLS homes near G.A. Treakle Elementary School. School zoning and attendance boundaries can change between school years — always verify a specific address's assignment directly with Chesapeake Public Schools before making a housing decision based on school zone.

How the VaHome School Score works

Test scores (50%): the school's SOL pass rate across all subjects, ranked against every Virginia public school of the same level.
Attendance (20%): chronic absenteeism, ranked statewide (lower is better).
Academic progress (30%): Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which gives schools credit for students showing growth.
The weighted statewide percentile maps to a score from 1.0 to 10.0: score = 1 + 9 × percentile. 1–4 is below the state average, 5–6 around it, 7–10 above it.
Every input is public data from the Virginia Department of Education, refreshed each school year. No opinions, no black box — you can check our math.

Data: Virginia Department of Education School Quality Profiles (2024–2025) · NCES. VaHome is not affiliated with VDOE, NCES, or GreatSchools.

At a glance

School district: Chesapeake City Public Schools
Grades served: PK-5
School type: Public
Principal: Catherine Parks
Established: 1962
Enrollment: 440 students (2024-2025)
Student–teacher ratio: 12:1
Classroom teachers: 36.47 FTE
Accreditation: Fully Accredited (2025-2026)
NCES school ID: 510081000292

Academic performance

SOL pass rates · 2024-2025

Reading

80%

Mathematics

88%

Science

79%

History & Social Sci.

75%

Attendance

2024-2025

13.2% of students were chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days).

About G.A. Treakle Elementary School

G.A. Treakle Elementary School opened in 1962 as the last school built by the former Norfolk County Public Schools system before Norfolk County merged with the City of South Norfolk to form the City of Chesapeake. It is named for Guerdon Allyn Treakle, who served on the Norfolk County Board of Supervisors and later as a mayor in the area. The school operates under the motto 'Together Excellence Soars' (TES).

The school is located at 2500 Gilmerton Road in the Gilmerton/Deep Creek section of Chesapeake, Virginia, and is part of Chesapeake City Public Schools. It serves approximately 440 students in grades pre-kindergarten through 5 and is classified by NCES as being in a large-city locale.

Contact

Phone: (757) 558-5361

Official school website ↗

Data sources

NCES Common Core of Data — School Detail — NCES School ID, address, phone, grades served, total enrollment, FTE teachers, student/teacher ratio, locale, charter status, race/ethnicity counts, free/reduced lunch eligibility2024-2025 link ↗
Virginia School Quality Profiles — G.A. Treakle Elementary — Accreditation status, SOL pass rates (reading/math/science/history), enrollment, demographics (economically disadvantaged, English learners, students with disabilities, race/ethnicity percentages), chronic absenteeism, principal2024-2025 (accreditation SY 2025-2026) link ↗
Chesapeake Public Schools — Treakle Elementary official site — Official website, principal, phone, motto ('Together Excellence Soars'), address2026 link ↗

Figures reflect the 2024-2025 (SOL, demographics, enrollment, attendance); accreditation SY 2025-2026; NCES staffing 2024-2025 unless noted. School zoning, boundaries, and ratings change — verify with the school division before making housing decisions.

G.A. Treakle Elementary School