Great Bridge Primary

610 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Great Bridge Primary School, located at 408 Cedar Rd in Chesapeake, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Chesapeake Public Schools district. It is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages early academic development, social growth, and a love for learning. The school is known for being an integral part of the historic Great Bridge community, providing a welcoming atmosphere for its youngest students as they begin their formal education.

The school emphasizes a balanced curriculum designed to build essential literacy and numeracy skills while supporting the emotional well-being of its students. By focusing on collaboration between teachers, parents, and the community, Great Bridge Primary strives to create a supportive foundation that prepares children for success in their future academic years. Its location in the heart of Chesapeake reflects its commitment to serving local families with accessible, quality public education.

610

Total Students

34.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Great Bridge Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	426
Hispanic	69
Black	53
Asian	15
Two or More	44
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
426 (69.8%)
Hispanic
69 (11.3%)
Black
53 (8.7%)
Two or More
44 (7.2%)
Asian
15 (2.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
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)547-1135
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	610
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 24

Kindergarten 161

Grade 1 216

Grade 2 209

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Great Bridge Primary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	24
Kindergarten	161
Grade 1	216
Grade 2	209

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Great Bridge Primary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	322	52.8%
Male	288	47.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)