GREAT BRIDGE INTERMEDIATE

Great Bridge Intermediate is a public elementary school that is part of the Chesapeake City Public Schools school district, located in Chesapeake, VA with about 674 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, Great Bridge Intermediate has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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 Intermediate School, located at 253 West Hanbury Road in Chesapeake, Virginia, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 3 through 5. As part of the Chesapeake Public Schools district, the school is situated in the historic and community-oriented Great Bridge area. It is widely recognized for its focus on providing a foundational academic environment that balances core curriculum requirements with the developmental needs of upper-elementary students.

The school is known for its strong sense of community and dedication to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere. By emphasizing character development alongside academic excellence, Great Bridge Intermediate aims to prepare students for the transition to middle school while encouraging active parental involvement and school spirit. Through various extracurricular activities and collaborative teaching strategies, the staff strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that meets the diverse learning styles of its student body.

For more information, contact Great Bridge Intermediate at (757) 482-4405 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

253 West Hanbury Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
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GREAT BRIDGE INTERMEDIATE is a public school in Chesapeake, VA with about 674 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
674
Teachers:
34.5
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 674 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GREAT BRIDGE INTERMEDIATE is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.

White
72.0%
Hispanic/Latino
9.9%
Two or more races
7.6%
Black or African American
6.7%
Asian
3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
45.3%
Male
54.7%

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.