Serving 652 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Churchland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 652 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Churchland Elementary School's student population of 652 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
652 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Churchland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Churchland Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#947 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
8%
18%
Black
45%
22%
White
38%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Churchland Elementary School's ranking?
Churchland Elementary School is ranked #947 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Churchland Elementary School often compared to?
Churchland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Churchland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Churchland Elementary School?
652 students attend Churchland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Churchland Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Churchland Elementary School?
Churchland Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Churchland Elementary School offer ?
Churchland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Churchland Elementary School part of?
Churchland Elementary School is part of Portsmouth City PBLC Schs School District.
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