CHURCHLAND ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Churchland Academy Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Portsmouth City Public Schools school district, located in Portsmouth, VA with about 684 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 40 teachers, Churchland Academy Elementary 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.

Churchland Academy Elementary School, located in the residential River Shore area of Portsmouth, Virginia, serves as a foundational learning environment for students in the local community. As part of the Portsmouth Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive core curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to build strong academic habits while developing the interpersonal skills necessary for lifelong success.

The campus at 4061 River Shore Road is situated in a quiet, established neighborhood, which helps cultivate a tight-knit school community. Beyond standard academics, Churchland Academy typically integrates various extracurricular activities and programs designed to enrich the student experience, such as arts, physical education, and community-focused initiatives. By balancing rigorous instruction with a focus on student well-being, the school strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond, maintaining a strong connection with parents and the surrounding Portsmouth area.

For more information, contact Churchland Academy Elementary at (757) 686-2527 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.