Western Branch Primary serves 813 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 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 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 813 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Western Branch Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Western Branch Primary's student population of 813 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
813 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
33%
22%
White
40%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
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 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?
813 students attend Western Branch Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Western Branch Primary students are White, 33% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 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 17:1, 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 School District.
In what neighborhood is Western Branch Primary located?
Western Branch Primary is located in the Western Branch North neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA. There are 3 other public schools located in Western Branch North.
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