Portlock Primary

518 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Portlock Primary School, located at 1857 Varsity Dr in Chesapeake, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution for young learners in the local community. As a primary school, it focuses on the essential developmental stages of early childhood education, providing a structured environment designed to foster academic growth, social skills, and foundational literacy and numeracy. The school operates as part of the Chesapeake Public Schools system, adhering to district-wide standards while maintaining a community-centric approach to student development.

The school is situated in a historically significant area of Chesapeake, reflecting the city’s commitment to providing accessible public education to its diverse neighborhoods. By emphasizing a nurturing and supportive atmosphere, Portlock Primary aims to build a strong base for its students before they transition to upper elementary grade levels. The facility serves as a vital resource for local families, prioritizing a safe and engaging learning experience that encourages students to develop a lifelong curiosity and a readiness for future academic challenges.

518

Total Students

41.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Portlock Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	175
Black	218
Asian	4
Two or More	45
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
218 (42.1%)
Hispanic
175 (33.8%)
White
74 (14.3%)
Two or More
45 (8.7%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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)494-7555
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	385
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 32

Kindergarten 169

Grade 1 165

Grade 2 152