Edwin W. Chittum Elementary

2008 Dock Landing Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23321

805 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School, located in the Western Branch area of Chesapeake, Virginia, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community. As part of the Chesapeake Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in the primary grades. It emphasizes core academic development while fostering a supportive environment designed to encourage both intellectual curiosity and social-emotional growth among its young learners.

The school is recognized for its commitment to creating a well-rounded educational culture that integrates standard curriculum requirements with enrichment opportunities. By maintaining strong ties to the Chesapeake community and focusing on inclusive classroom practices, Edwin W. Chittum Elementary strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school. Through its faculty’s focus on student achievement and collaborative learning, the school remains a key pillar in the educational landscape of the Dock Landing Road area.

805

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edwin W. Chittum Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	508
Hispanic	67
Black	128
Asian	14
Two or More	80
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

White
508 (63.1 %)
Black
128 (15.9 %)
Two or More
80 (9.9 %)
Hispanic
67 (8.3 %)
Asian
14 (1.7 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chesapeake City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)465-6300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	805
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 131

Grade 2 126

Grade 3 154

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 147