SPARROW ROAD INTERMEDIATE

478 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Sparrow Road Intermediate is a public school located in Chesapeake, Virginia, serving students in grades 3 through 5. As part of the Chesapeake Public Schools district, the institution focuses on the developmental needs of upper-elementary students, providing a structured academic environment designed to bridge the gap between primary education and middle school. The school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating technology and extracurricular activities to foster student engagement.

The school community at Sparrow Road Intermediate is characterized by its commitment to student growth and a supportive learning atmosphere. With its location in the South Norfolk borough, the school plays a vital role in the local neighborhood, fostering partnerships between educators, students, and families. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and provide them with the tools necessary for long-term educational success.

478

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SPARROW ROAD INTERMEDIATE
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	55
Black	244
Asian	6
Two or More	45
American Indian	1

Black
244 (51.0 %)
White
127 (26.6 %)
Hispanic
55 (11.5 %)
Two or More
45 (9.4 %)
Asian
6 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)578-7050
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	301
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 4 241

Grade 5 237