- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portsmouth, VA
Churchland Primary & Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Churchland Primary & Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510300001242
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Churchland Primary & Intermediate earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 13
- elementary schools in Portsmouth · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Churchland Primary & Intermediate has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Churchland Primary & Intermediate ranks #2 of 13 elementary schools in Portsmouth, VA.
School address
District: Portsmouth City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510300001242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Churchland Primary & Intermediate shrank from 541 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 510300001242 · Portsmouth, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 13.6:1 · 99.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Churchland High (1,453 students)
Churchland Primary & Intermediate shrank from 541 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Churchland Primary & Intermediate 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 503
Churchland Primary & Intermediate
503 students
What this shows Churchland Primary & Intermediate reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Churchland Primary & Intermediate compares
Churchland Primary & Intermediate 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 73% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 47% in Virginia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.6%
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 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.8%
White 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Churchland Primary & Intermediate 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 Primary & Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchland High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Churchland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Churchland Primary & Intermediate'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 (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Churchland Primary & Intermediate
How many students attend Churchland Primary & Intermediate?
Churchland Primary & Intermediate has 503 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portsmouth, VA. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Churchland Primary & Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Churchland Primary & Intermediate is 13.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% 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 Churchland Primary & Intermediate?
99.8% of students at Churchland Primary & Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Churchland Primary & Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Churchland Primary & Intermediate is African American at 73.8% of enrollment, in Portsmouth, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Churchland Primary & Intermediate?
Churchland Primary & Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Primary & Intermediate rank among elementary schools in Portsmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Churchland Primary & Intermediate ranks #2 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 Primary & Intermediate, 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.