Western Branch Primary

801 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Western Branch Primary School, located at 4122 Terry Dr in Chesapeake, VA, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Chesapeake Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages early childhood development, focusing on core academic skills, social-emotional growth, and a love for learning. By prioritizing small-group instruction and community engagement, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline for students as they transition through their formative primary years.

The school is deeply integrated into the Western Branch community, benefiting from a collaborative partnership between staff, parents, and local stakeholders. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards while accommodating diverse learning needs, Western Branch Primary emphasizes both academic achievement and character building. The school’s environment is generally characterized by a supportive atmosphere that seeks to prepare students for the challenges of upper elementary education and beyond, ensuring they feel confident and capable in their academic journey.

801

Total Students

48.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Western Branch Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	99
Black	305
Asian	29
Two or More	92
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
305 (38.1%)
White
272 (34.0%)
Hispanic
99 (12.4%)
Two or More
92 (11.5%)
Asian
29 (3.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
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)638-7951
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	801
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	590
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 70

Kindergarten 214

Grade 1 242

Grade 2 275