WESTERN BRANCH INTERMEDIATE
Western Branch Intermediate is a public elementary school that is part of the Chesapeake City Public Schools school district, located in Chesapeake, VA with about 780 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 45 teachers, Western Branch Intermediate has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Western Branch Intermediate School, located at 4013 Terry Drive in Chesapeake, Virginia, serves as a key educational institution for students in the upper elementary and early middle school grades. As part of the Chesapeake Public Schools district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between primary elementary education and the more complex academic requirements of middle school. It is situated within the well-established Western Branch community, a suburban area known for its strong emphasis on family-oriented living and academic achievement.
The school is dedicated to developing both the academic and personal growth of its student body through a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Western Branch Intermediate typically provides various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to encourage student engagement, social-emotional development, and community involvement. With its focus on preparing students for the transition to Western Branch Middle School, the institution remains a foundational component of the local educational pipeline in Chesapeake.
For more information, contact Western Branch Intermediate at (757) 638-7941 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 638-7941
WESTERN BRANCH INTERMEDIATE is a public school in Chesapeake, VA with about 780 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chesapeake City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 780
- Teachers:
- 45
- 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 780 students
- White
- 45.3%
- Black or African American
- 33.6%
- Two or more races
- 9.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.9%
- Asian
- 4.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
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.