Western Branch Intermediate

748 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
Western Branch Intermediate School, located at 4013 Terry Drive in Chesapeake, Virginia, serves as a key educational institution for students in the upper elementary and early middle school grades. As part of the Chesapeake Public Schools district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between primary elementary education and the more complex academic requirements of middle school. It is situated within the well-established Western Branch community, a suburban area known for its strong emphasis on family-oriented living and academic achievement.

The school is dedicated to developing both the academic and personal growth of its student body through a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Western Branch Intermediate typically provides various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to encourage student engagement, social-emotional development, and community involvement. With its focus on preparing students for the transition to Western Branch Middle School, the institution remains a foundational component of the local educational pipeline in Chesapeake.
748
Total Students
43.8
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Western Branch Intermediate
Demographic Student Count
White291
Hispanic90
Black256
Asian31
Two or More75
American Indian1
Pacific Islander4
  • White
    291 (38.9 %)
  • Black
    256 (34.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    90 (12.0 %)
  • Two or More
    75 (10.0 %)
  • Asian
    31 (4.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
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)638-7941
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 748
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 586
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 3 236
Grade 4 231
Grade 5 281

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Western Branch Intermediate
Grade Student Count
Grade 3236
Grade 4231
Grade 5281
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Western Branch Intermediate
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female35948%
Male38952%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)