Serving 663 students in grades Prekindergarten-2,
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 663 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Great Bridge Primary's student population of 663 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
663 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Great Bridge Primary is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
7%
18%
Black
6%
22%
White
76%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Great Bridge Primary?
663 students attend Great Bridge Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Great Bridge Primary students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Bridge Primary?
Great Bridge Primary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Great Bridge Primary offer ?
Great Bridge Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Bridge Primary part of?
Great Bridge Primary is part of Chesapeake City PBLC Schs School District.
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