GREAT BRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Great Bridge Primary is a public elementary school that is part of the Chesapeake City Public Schools school district, located in Chesapeake, VA with about 579 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 28 teachers, Great Bridge Primary has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
Great Bridge Primary School, located at 408 Cedar Rd in Chesapeake, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Chesapeake Public Schools district. It is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages early academic development, social growth, and a love for learning. The school is known for being an integral part of the historic Great Bridge community, providing a welcoming atmosphere for its youngest students as they begin their formal education.
The school emphasizes a balanced curriculum designed to build essential literacy and numeracy skills while supporting the emotional well-being of its students. By focusing on collaboration between teachers, parents, and the community, Great Bridge Primary strives to create a supportive foundation that prepares children for success in their future academic years. Its location in the heart of Chesapeake reflects its commitment to serving local families with accessible, quality public education.
For more information, contact Great Bridge Primary at (757) 547-1135 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-1135
GREAT BRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public school in Chesapeake, VA with about 579 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chesapeake City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 579
- Teachers:
- 28.33
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 579 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GREAT BRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 73.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.8%
- Black or African American
- 7.6%
- Two or more races
- 5.9%
- Asian
- 2.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
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.