Enrollment
413
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.4%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sparrow Road Intermediate compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sparrow Road Intermediate
Sparrow Road Intermediate is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Chesapeake, Virginia, enrolling 413 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 91.4% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 413 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 358 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #114.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and White (27%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 188 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 85 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 413 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Chesapeake's elementary schools, it stands alongside Western Branch Intermediate (795 students): Sparrow Road Intermediate is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 18.5:1).
Chesapeake City Public Schools also operates Grassfield High (2,345 students) and Oscar F. Smith High (2,264 students) alongside Sparrow Road Intermediate.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sparrow Road Intermediate compares
Sparrow Road Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,740
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chesapeake City Public Schools, which includes Sparrow Road Intermediate.
$13,740
Per student
-6%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.1%
State 42.6%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,345
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~413 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sparrow Road Intermediate a good school?
Sparrow Road Intermediate earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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