B.m. Williams Primary serves 834 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 834 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
B.m. Williams Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
B.m. Williams Primary's student population of 834 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
834 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of B.m. Williams Primary is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
19%
19%
Black
43%
22%
White
24%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are B.m. Williams Primary often compared to?
B.m. Williams Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Southeastern Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend B.m. Williams Primary?
834 students attend B.m. Williams Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of B.m. Williams Primary students are Black, 24% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of B.m. Williams Primary?
B.m. Williams Primary has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does B.m. Williams Primary offer ?
B.m. Williams Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is B.m. Williams Primary part of?
B.m. Williams Primary is part of Chesapeake City School District.
In what neighborhood is B.m. Williams Primary located?
B.m. Williams Primary is located in the Greenbrier West neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA. There are 1 other public schools located in Greenbrier West.
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