- Enrollment
- 2,345
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chesapeake, VA
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Edwin W. Chittum Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510081000291
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 20
- schools in Chesapeake · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edwin W. Chittum Elementary ranks #3 of 20 schools in Chesapeake, VA.
School address
District: Chesapeake City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510081000291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary shrank from 805 students in 2022-23 to 759 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 48.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 510081000291 · Chesapeake, VA Other · MID · TRAD
762 enr · 15.9:1 · 16.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Grassfield High (2,345 students)
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary shrank from 805 students in 2022-23 to 759 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 48.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary 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 762
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary
762 students
What this shows Edwin W. Chittum Elementary reports 762 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edwin W. Chittum Elementary compares
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 71% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 762 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
762
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Virginia - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.7%
African American 16.8%
Two or More 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Edwin W. Chittum Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Edwin W. Chittum Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grassfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oscar F. Smith High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Branch High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deep Creek High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian River High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edwin W. Chittum Elementary'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
B.M. Williams Primary
Standard public school
825 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Georgetown Primary
Standard public school
804 students 14.6:1 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 (~762 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edwin W. Chittum Elementary
How many students attend Edwin W. Chittum Elementary?
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary has 762 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chesapeake, VA. CCD year-over-year: 805 (2022-23) → 759 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edwin W. Chittum Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Edwin W. Chittum Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edwin W. Chittum Elementary?
16.8% of students at Edwin W. Chittum Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edwin W. Chittum Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Edwin W. Chittum Elementary is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Chesapeake, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edwin W. Chittum Elementary?
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Edwin W. Chittum Elementary rank among schools in Chesapeake?
By Resource Investment Index, Edwin W. Chittum Elementary ranks #3 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 Edwin W. Chittum Elementary, 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.