Butts Road Primary serves 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Butts Road Primary's student population of 545 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
545 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Butts Road 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
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
4%
22%
White
76%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Butts Road Primary often compared to?
Butts Road Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Hickory Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Butts Road Primary?
545 students attend Butts Road Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Butts Road Primary students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Butts Road Primary?
Butts Road Primary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Butts Road Primary offer ?
Butts Road Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Butts Road Primary part of?
Butts Road Primary is part of Chesapeake City School District.
In what neighborhood is Butts Road Primary located?
Butts Road Primary is located in the Butts Station neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA. There are 1 other public schools located in Butts Station.
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