Greenbrier Primary serves 676 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 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 676 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greenbrier Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Greenbrier Primary's student population of 676 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
676 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Greenbrier Primary is 0.75, which is more 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
8%
7%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
29%
22%
White
37%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Greenbrier Primary often compared to?
Greenbrier Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like B.m. Williams Primary by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Greenbrier Primary?
676 students attend Greenbrier Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Greenbrier Primary students are White, 29% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenbrier Primary?
Greenbrier Primary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greenbrier Primary offer ?
Greenbrier Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Greenbrier Primary part of?
Greenbrier Primary is part of Chesapeake City School District.
In what neighborhood is Greenbrier Primary located?
Greenbrier Primary is located in the Greenbrier East neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA. There are 2 other public schools located in Greenbrier East.
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