Churchland Primary & Intermediate

503 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Churchland Primary & Intermediate is a public school located in Portsmouth, Virginia, serving students in the early stages of their education. As part of the Portsmouth Public Schools district, the institution is structured to bridge the gap between early childhood development and the transition into middle school. Its curriculum is designed to provide a foundational academic experience, focusing on essential literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills necessary for students as they navigate their formative years.

The school is situated in the Churchland area, a suburban community that plays a significant role in the identity and culture of the school district. By grouping primary and intermediate grade levels, the school creates a consistent environment that allows for better academic tracking and continuity of support for students as they grow. The facility serves as a hub for the local neighborhood, emphasizing a community-oriented approach to education while aiming to prepare students for the increased academic rigor they will encounter in their later schooling.

503

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Churchland Primary & Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	35
Black	371
Two or More	35
American Indian	3

Black
371 (73.8%)
White
59 (11.7%)
Hispanic
35 (7.0%)
Two or More
35 (7.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

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:	Portsmouth City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)686-2519
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	505
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

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 81

Grade 6 64