B.M. Williams Primary

1100 Battlefield Blvd N
Chesapeake, VA 23320

825 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

B.M. Williams Primary School, located at 1100 Battlefield Blvd N in Chesapeake, Virginia, is a public elementary school serving students in the Chesapeake Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes early childhood education and foundational academic skills. It is known for its commitment to student growth, community involvement, and providing a well-rounded educational experience that prepares young learners for their future academic careers.

The school benefits from its strategic location in the heart of Chesapeake, allowing it to maintain close ties with the local community and families. Beyond core subjects like literacy and mathematics, B.M. Williams Primary often focuses on character development and social-emotional learning, aiming to create a welcoming atmosphere where students feel safe and encouraged. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school works diligently to meet the diverse needs of its student body while adhering to the rigorous standards of the Virginia Department of Education.

825

Total Students

59.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for B.M. Williams Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	146
Black	358
Asian	17
Two or More	93
American Indian	8

Black
358 (43.4%)
White
203 (24.6%)
Hispanic
146 (17.7%)
Two or More
93 (11.3%)
Asian
17 (2.1%)
American Indian
8 (1.0%)

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)547-0238
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	825
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	612
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

Pre-Kindergarten 109

Kindergarten 234

Grade 1 229

Grade 2 253

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for B.M. Williams Primary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	109
Kindergarten	234
Grade 1	229
Grade 2	253

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for B.M. Williams Primary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	388	47%
Male	437	53%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)