Churchland Academy Elementary School
Tel:
(757)686-2527
- Churchland Academy Elementary School serves 661 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Churchland Academy Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 50%.
Top Placements
Churchland Academy Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Churchland Academy Elementary School's student population of 661 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 661 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Churchland Academy Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,801 schools in Virginia (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Churchland Academy Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #694 out of 1801 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 72% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 80% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 15% |
| Black | 80% | 23% |
| White | 12% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Portsmouth City PBLC Schs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Churchland Academy Elementary School is Churchland High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Churchland Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Churchland Primary & Intermediate (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Portsmouth Churchland Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 880 students
0.0 miles
4051 River Shore Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757)686-2512 0.0 7-8 880 - Portsmouth Churchland Preschool Center Grades: PK | 158 students
0.2 miles
4061 River Shore Road
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757)686-2533 0.2 PK 158 - Portsmouth Churchland High School Grades: 9-12 | 1453 students
0.3 miles
4301 Cedar Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757)686-2500 0.3 9-12 1453 - Portsmouth Churchland Primary & Intermediate Grades: K-6 | 604 students
0.8 miles
5700 Hedgerow Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757)686-2519 0.8 K-6 604 - Portsmouth Churchland Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 811 students
1.4 miles
5601 Michael Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757)686-2523 1.4 K-6 811
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