Georgetown Primary

804 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Georgetown Primary School, located at 436 Providence Road in Chesapeake, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Chesapeake Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering the academic and social-emotional development of its youngest learners, typically focusing on primary grade levels (pre-kindergarten through second grade). The school environment is structured to build a strong base for literacy, numeracy, and social skills, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to upper elementary education.

As a community-focused school, Georgetown Primary emphasizes the importance of a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. The staff works to create an inclusive and supportive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. By utilizing age-appropriate instructional strategies and maintaining a focus on individual student growth, the school strives to provide a stable, nurturing environment that meets the diverse needs of the children in the Chesapeake area.

804

Total Students

54.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Georgetown Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	136
Black	382
Asian	20
Two or More	75
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
382 (47.5%)
White
188 (23.4%)
Hispanic
136 (16.9%)
Two or More
75 (9.3%)
Asian
20 (2.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
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)578-7060
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	804
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	584
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 101

Kindergarten 183

Grade 1 189

Grade 2 147

Grade 3 184