- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portsmouth, VA
Brighton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Brighton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510300002472
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brighton Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Virginia schools.
- #13 of 13
- elementary schools in Portsmouth · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 96.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Brighton Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brighton Elementary ranks #13 of 13 elementary schools in Portsmouth, VA.
School address
District: Portsmouth City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510300002472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Brighton Elementary grew from 411 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 510300002472 · Portsmouth, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 17.3:1 · 96.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Churchland High (1,453 students)
Brighton Elementary grew from 411 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Brighton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Churchland Hig
Churchland High
1,453 students
- Manor High
Manor High
1,149 students
- I.C. Norcom Hi
I.C. Norcom High
1,009 students
- Churchland Mid
Churchland Middle
798 students
- Churchland Ele
Churchland Elementary
721 students
- This school 483
Brighton Elementary
483 students
What this shows Brighton Elementary reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brighton Elementary compares
Brighton Elementary is a growing 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.8% | ▲ 68% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 93% in Virginia - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$14,888
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 83.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 6.4%
White 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Brighton Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Portsmouth City Public Schools reports $14,888 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brighton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchland High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manor High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| I.C. Norcom High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Churchland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Churchland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brighton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,149
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Portsmouth
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Churchland Elementary
Standard public school
721 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Churchland Academy Elementary
Standard public school
626 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Cradock Elementary
Standard public school
616 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Simonsdale Elementary
Standard public school
613 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Victory Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Waterview Elementary
Standard public school
576 students 14:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brighton Elementary
How many students attend Brighton Elementary?
Brighton Elementary has 483 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portsmouth, VA. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brighton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brighton Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brighton Elementary?
96.8% of students at Brighton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brighton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Brighton Elementary is African American at 83.0% of enrollment, in Portsmouth, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brighton Elementary?
Brighton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Brighton Elementary rank among elementary schools in Portsmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Brighton Elementary ranks #13 of 13 elementary schools in Portsmouth, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Portsmouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Portsmouth City Public Schools?
Besides Brighton Elementary, Portsmouth City Public Schools also operates Churchland High (1,453 students), Manor High (1,149 students), and I.C. Norcom High (1,009 students). See the Portsmouth City Public Schools district page for the complete list.