- Enrollment
- 2,345
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chesapeake, VA
Sparrow Road Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Sparrow Road Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510081000309
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sparrow Road Intermediate earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Chesapeake · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 91.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sparrow Road Intermediate has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sparrow Road Intermediate ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Chesapeake, VA.
School address
District: Chesapeake City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510081000309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Sparrow Road Intermediate shrank from 478 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 510081000309 · Chesapeake, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 13.3:1 · 91.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Grassfield High (2,345 students)
Sparrow Road Intermediate shrank from 478 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Sparrow Road 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 413
Sparrow Road Intermediate
413 students
What this shows Sparrow Road Intermediate reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sparrow Road Intermediate compares
Sparrow Road 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.4% | ▲ 59% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 42% in Virginia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$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
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.1%
White 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Sparrow Road Intermediate 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 Sparrow Road Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grassfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oscar F. Smith High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Branch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deep Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian River High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sparrow Road 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
Great Bridge Intermediate
Standard public school
728 students 20.2:1 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
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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sparrow Road Intermediate
How many students attend Sparrow Road Intermediate?
Sparrow Road Intermediate has 413 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chesapeake, VA. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparrow Road Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Sparrow Road Intermediate is 13.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% 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 Sparrow Road Intermediate?
91.4% of students at Sparrow Road Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sparrow Road Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Sparrow Road Intermediate is African American at 50.1% of enrollment, in Chesapeake, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sparrow Road Intermediate?
Sparrow Road Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Sparrow Road Intermediate rank among elementary schools in Chesapeake?
By Resource Investment Index, Sparrow Road Intermediate ranks #4 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 Sparrow Road 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.