Portlock Primary serves 541 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Portlock Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Portlock Primary's student population of 541 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Portlock Primary is 0.67, 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
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
27%
19%
Black
48%
22%
White
16%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Portlock Primary often compared to?
Portlock Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Rena B. Wright Primary by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Portlock Primary?
541 students attend Portlock Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Portlock Primary students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portlock Primary?
Portlock Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Portlock Primary offer ?
Portlock Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Portlock Primary part of?
Portlock Primary is part of Chesapeake City School District.
In what neighborhood is Portlock Primary located?
Portlock Primary is located in the South Norfolk neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA. There are 5 other public schools located in South Norfolk.
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