B.M. WILLIAMS PRIMARY SCHOOL
B.M. Williams Primary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chesapeake City Public Schools school district, located in Chesapeake, VA with about 928 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 58 teachers, B.M. Williams Primary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
B.M. Williams Primary School, located at 1100 Battlefield Blvd N in Chesapeake, Virginia, is a public elementary school serving students in the Chesapeake Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes early childhood education and foundational academic skills. It is known for its commitment to student growth, community involvement, and providing a well-rounded educational experience that prepares young learners for their future academic careers.
The school benefits from its strategic location in the heart of Chesapeake, allowing it to maintain close ties with the local community and families. Beyond core subjects like literacy and mathematics, B.M. Williams Primary often focuses on character development and social-emotional learning, aiming to create a welcoming atmosphere where students feel safe and encouraged. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school works diligently to meet the diverse needs of its student body while adhering to the rigorous standards of the Virginia Department of Education.
For more information, contact B.M. Williams Primary at (757) 547-0238 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-0238
B.M. WILLIAMS PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chesapeake, VA with about 928 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chesapeake City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 928
- Teachers:
- 58.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 928 students
- Black or African American
- 43.3%
- White
- 30.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.3%
- Two or more races
- 9.8%
- Asian
- 3.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.