- Enrollment
- 2,345
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chesapeake, VA
B.M. Williams Primary
Federal NCES profile for B.M. Williams Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510081000280
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
B.M. Williams Primary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #19 of 20
- schools in Chesapeake · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 91.0%
- free-lunch eligible
B.M. Williams Primary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, B.M. Williams Primary ranks #19 of 20 schools in Chesapeake, VA.
School address
District: Chesapeake City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510081000280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
B.M. Williams Primary shrank from 897 students in 2022-23 to 834 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 64.8 → 60.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 510081000280 · Chesapeake, VA Other · MID · TRAD
825 enr · 12.9:1 · 91.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Grassfield High (2,345 students)
B.M. Williams Primary shrank from 897 students in 2022-23 to 834 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 64.8 → 60.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
B.M. Williams Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grassfield Hig
Grassfield High
2,345 students
- Oscar F. Smith
Oscar F. Smith High
2,264 students
- Western Branch
Western Branch High
2,138 students
- Deep Creek Hig
Deep Creek High
1,691 students
- Indian River H
Indian River High
1,634 students
- This school 825
B.M. Williams Primary
825 students
What this shows B.M. Williams Primary reports 825 students on the CCD universe file.
How B.M. Williams Primary compares
B.M. Williams Primary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.0% | ▲ 58% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 825 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
825
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in Virginia - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,274
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.4%
White 24.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, B.M. Williams Primary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
District finance for Chesapeake City Public Schools reports $15,274 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How B.M. Williams Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grassfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oscar F. Smith High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Branch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deep Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian River High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to B.M. Williams Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,264
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,138
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Chesapeake
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Grassfield Elementary
Standard public school
1,306 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Cedar Road Elementary
Standard public school
988 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Deep Creek Central Elementary
Standard public school
888 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Southeastern Elementary
Standard public school
828 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Georgetown Primary
Standard public school
804 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Western Branch Primary
Standard public school
801 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~825 students)
Frequently asked questions about B.M. Williams Primary
How many students attend B.M. Williams Primary?
B.M. Williams Primary has 825 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chesapeake, VA. CCD year-over-year: 897 (2022-23) → 834 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at B.M. Williams Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at B.M. Williams Primary is 12.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at B.M. Williams Primary?
91.0% of students at B.M. Williams Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of B.M. Williams Primary?
The largest demographic group at B.M. Williams Primary is African American at 43.4% of enrollment, in Chesapeake, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for B.M. Williams Primary?
B.M. Williams Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does B.M. Williams Primary rank among schools in Chesapeake?
By Resource Investment Index, B.M. Williams Primary ranks #19 of 20 schools in Chesapeake, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chesapeake on the city page.
What other schools are in Chesapeake City Public Schools?
Besides B.M. Williams Primary, Chesapeake City Public Schools also operates Grassfield High (2,345 students), Oscar F. Smith High (2,264 students), and Western Branch High (2,138 students). See the Chesapeake City Public Schools district page for the complete list.