Grassfield Elementary

1,306 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Grassfield Elementary School, located at 2248 Averill Dr. in Chesapeake, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Chesapeake Public Schools district. Known for fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students in grades Pre-K through 5. The faculty emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prepares young learners for future success while encouraging them to develop into responsible and engaged citizens.

The school is characterized by its strong connection to the surrounding Grassfield community, often prioritizing parent and guardian involvement to enrich the student experience. With a commitment to excellence, Grassfield Elementary utilizes diverse instructional strategies to meet the needs of its diverse student body. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, the school strives to provide a safe, high-quality educational foundation that challenges students to reach their full potential.

1,306

Total Students

74.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grassfield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	727
Hispanic	159
Black	215
Asian	42
Two or More	156
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

White
727 (55.7%)
Black
215 (16.5%)
Hispanic
159 (12.2%)
Two or More
156 (11.9%)
Asian
42 (3.2%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3%)
American Indian
3 (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)558-8923
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 30

Kindergarten 142

Grade 1 197

Grade 2 216

Grade 3 237

Grade 4 260

Grade 5 224

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Grassfield Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	142
Grade 1	197
Grade 2	216
Grade 3	237
Grade 4	260
Grade 5	224

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Grassfield Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	643	49.2%
Male	663	50.8%

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