Churchland Academy Elementary
626 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Churchland Academy Elementary School, located in the residential River Shore area of Portsmouth, Virginia, serves as a foundational learning environment for students in the local community. As part of the Portsmouth Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive core curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to build strong academic habits while developing the interpersonal skills necessary for lifelong success.
The campus at 4061 River Shore Road is situated in a quiet, established neighborhood, which helps cultivate a tight-knit school community. Beyond standard academics, Churchland Academy typically integrates various extracurricular activities and programs designed to enrich the student experience, such as arts, physical education, and community-focused initiatives. By balancing rigorous instruction with a focus on student well-being, the school strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond, maintaining a strong connection with parents and the surrounding Portsmouth area.
The campus at 4061 River Shore Road is situated in a quiet, established neighborhood, which helps cultivate a tight-knit school community. Beyond standard academics, Churchland Academy typically integrates various extracurricular activities and programs designed to enrich the student experience, such as arts, physical education, and community-focused initiatives. By balancing rigorous instruction with a focus on student well-being, the school strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond, maintaining a strong connection with parents and the surrounding Portsmouth area.
626
Total Students
40.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
118.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 63 |
| Hispanic | 58 |
| Black | 446 |
| Two or More | 57 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Black446 (71.2%)
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White63 (10.1%)
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Hispanic58 (9.3%)
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Two or More57 (9.1%)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.3%)
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)686-2527 |
| Grade Range: | K - 6th |
| Total Students: | 626 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 40.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 739 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
83
Grade 1
101
Grade 2
82
Grade 3
90
Grade 4
87
Grade 5
81
Grade 6
102
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 83 |
| Grade 1 | 101 |
| Grade 2 | 82 |
| Grade 3 | 90 |
| Grade 4 | 87 |
| Grade 5 | 81 |
| Grade 6 | 102 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 313 | 50% |
| Male | 313 | 50% |
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