Western Branch Primary

4122 Terry Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 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

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Western Branch Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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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)
Total Students
749 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
10%
18%
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Black
34%
22%
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White
40%
46%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Western Branch Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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.

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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

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