Western Branch Primary serves 749 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 749 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Western Branch Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Western Branch Primary's student population of 749 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
749 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Western Branch Primary is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
10%
18%
Black
34%
22%
White
40%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Western Branch Primary often compared to?
Western Branch Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Edwin W Chittum Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Western Branch Primary?
749 students attend Western Branch Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Western Branch Primary students are White, 34% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Branch Primary?
Western Branch Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Western Branch Primary offer ?
Western Branch Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Western Branch Primary part of?
Western Branch Primary is part of Chesapeake City PBLC Schs School District.
In what neighborhood is Western Branch Primary located?
Western Branch Primary is located in the Western Branch North neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA. There are 3 other public schools located in Western Branch North.
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