Average
#1075 of 1,851 schools in VA
Based on limited data
Western Branch Primary
Elementary School · Chesapeake City Public Schools · Chesapeake, VA
A Chesapeake City Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
4122 Terry Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23321
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 38 schools in Chesapeake.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Western Branch Primary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,087/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chesapeake), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,257
Median home value
$352,000
Median rent
$1,434/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23321; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldersgate New Creation Umc Kinder PrepPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–1 | 0.6 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Churchland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 760 | Compare → |
| Toras ChaimPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Christopher AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 125 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chesapeake City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #35 of 45
- District spending per student
- $15,274NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Western Branch Primary is listed in Chesapeake City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western Branch Primary
Western Branch Primary is a public elementary school in Chesapeake, VA, part of Chesapeake City Public Schools, serving approximately 805 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,075 of 1,851 schools in VA. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western Branch Primary
What grades does Western Branch Primary serve?
Western Branch Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Western Branch Primary?
Western Branch Primary has an enrollment of approximately 805 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Branch Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Branch Primary is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Western Branch Primary rank in VA?
Western Branch Primary ranks #1,075 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Western Branch Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Western Branch Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Western Branch Primary a charter school?
No, Western Branch Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Western Branch Primary a Title I school?
No, Western Branch Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western Branch Primary?
84.5% of students at Western Branch Primary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 805
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Chesapeake city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (757) 638-7951
- Area population (ZIP 23321)
- 39,469
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23321; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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