- Enrollment
- 2,345
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chesapeake, VA
Great Bridge Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Great Bridge Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510081000456
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Great Bridge Intermediate earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Chesapeake · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Great Bridge Intermediate has class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Great Bridge Intermediate ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Chesapeake, VA.
School address
District: Chesapeake City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510081000456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Great Bridge Intermediate held near 727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 510081000456 · Chesapeake, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
728 enr · 20.2:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Grassfield High (2,345 students)
Great Bridge Intermediate held near 727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Great Bridge Intermediate 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 728
Great Bridge Intermediate
728 students
What this shows Great Bridge Intermediate reports 728 students on the CCD universe file.
How Great Bridge Intermediate compares
Great Bridge Intermediate 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 45% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 69% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 728 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
728
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 99% in Virginia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
African American 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Great Bridge Intermediate is less 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 Great Bridge Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grassfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oscar F. Smith High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Branch High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deep Creek High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian River High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Great Bridge Intermediate'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 elementary schools in Chesapeake
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Western Branch Intermediate
Standard public school
795 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Crestwood Intermediate
Standard public school
736 students 16:1 students per teacher
Greenbrier Intermediate
Standard public school
657 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Butts Road Intermediate
Standard public school
579 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
George W. Carver Intermediate
Standard public school
535 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Sparrow Road Intermediate
Standard public school
413 students 13.3:1 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 (~728 students)
Frequently asked questions about Great Bridge Intermediate
How many students attend Great Bridge Intermediate?
Great Bridge Intermediate has 728 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chesapeake, VA. CCD year-over-year: 698 (2022-23) → 727 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Bridge Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Bridge Intermediate is 20.2:1, which is 45% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Great Bridge Intermediate?
17.9% of students at Great Bridge Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Great Bridge Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Great Bridge Intermediate is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Chesapeake, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Great Bridge Intermediate?
Great Bridge Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Great Bridge Intermediate rank among elementary schools in Chesapeake?
By Resource Investment Index, Great Bridge Intermediate ranks #8 of 8 elementary 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 elementary schools in Chesapeake on the city page.
What other schools are in Chesapeake City Public Schools?
Besides Great Bridge Intermediate, 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.