- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portsmouth, VA
Churchland Academy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Churchland Academy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510300002069
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Churchland Academy Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 13
- elementary schools in Portsmouth · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 626
- students enrolled
Churchland Academy Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Churchland Academy Elementary ranks #3 of 13 elementary schools in Portsmouth, VA.
School address
District: Portsmouth City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510300002069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Churchland Academy Elementary held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 510300002069 · Portsmouth, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
626 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Churchland High (1,453 students)
Churchland Academy Elementary held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Churchland Academy 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
Churchland Academy Elementary
626 students
What this shows Churchland Academy Elementary reports 626 students on the CCD universe file.
How Churchland Academy Elementary compares
Churchland Academy Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 626 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
626
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Virginia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 71.2%
White 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 9.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Churchland Academy 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 Churchland Academy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchland High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manor High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| I.C. Norcom High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Churchland Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Churchland Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Churchland Academy 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
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
Douglass Park Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 12.8:1 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 (~626 students)
Frequently asked questions about Churchland Academy Elementary
How many students attend Churchland Academy Elementary?
Churchland Academy Elementary has 626 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portsmouth, VA. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Churchland Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Churchland Academy Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Churchland Academy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Churchland Academy Elementary is African American at 71.2% of enrollment, in Portsmouth, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Churchland Academy Elementary?
Churchland Academy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Churchland Academy Elementary rank among elementary schools in Portsmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Churchland Academy Elementary ranks #3 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 Churchland Academy 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.