PORTLOCK PRIMARY SCHOOL
Portlock 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 603 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 44 teachers, Portlock Primary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Portlock Primary School, located at 1857 Varsity Dr in Chesapeake, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution for young learners in the local community. As a primary school, it focuses on the essential developmental stages of early childhood education, providing a structured environment designed to foster academic growth, social skills, and foundational literacy and numeracy. The school operates as part of the Chesapeake Public Schools system, adhering to district-wide standards while maintaining a community-centric approach to student development.
The school is situated in a historically significant area of Chesapeake, reflecting the city’s commitment to providing accessible public education to its diverse neighborhoods. By emphasizing a nurturing and supportive atmosphere, Portlock Primary aims to build a strong base for its students before they transition to upper elementary grade levels. The facility serves as a vital resource for local families, prioritizing a safe and engaging learning experience that encourages students to develop a lifelong curiosity and a readiness for future academic challenges.
For more information, contact Portlock Primary at (757) 494-7555 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-7555
PORTLOCK PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chesapeake, VA with about 603 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chesapeake City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 603
- Teachers:
- 44.5
- 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 603 students
- Black or African American
- 49.6%
- White
- 20.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.6%
- Two or more races
- 8.5%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
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.