WESTERN BRANCH PRIMARY SCHOOL

Western Branch Primary is a public elementary school that is part of the Chesapeake City Public Schools school district, located in Chesapeake, VA with about 736 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, Western Branch Primary 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 Primary School, located at 4122 Terry Dr in Chesapeake, VA, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Chesapeake Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages early childhood development, focusing on core academic skills, social-emotional growth, and a love for learning. By prioritizing small-group instruction and community engagement, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline for students as they transition through their formative primary years.

The school is deeply integrated into the Western Branch community, benefiting from a collaborative partnership between staff, parents, and local stakeholders. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards while accommodating diverse learning needs, Western Branch Primary emphasizes both academic achievement and character building. The school’s environment is generally characterized by a supportive atmosphere that seeks to prepare students for the challenges of upper elementary education and beyond, ensuring they feel confident and capable in their academic journey.

For more information, contact Western Branch Primary at (757) 638-7951 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4122 Terry Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23321
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WESTERN BRANCH PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public school in Chesapeake, VA with about 736 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
736
Teachers:
43.5
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
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd 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 736 students

White
46.6%
Black or African American
32.6%
Two or more races
9.4%
Hispanic/Latino
7.1%
Asian
3.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

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.