- Enrollment
- 2,345
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chesapeake, VA
Western Branch Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Western Branch Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510081000311
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Branch Intermediate earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Virginia schools.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Chesapeake · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Western Branch Intermediate has class sizes larger than 97% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Branch Intermediate ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Chesapeake, VA.
School address
District: Chesapeake City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510081000311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Western Branch Intermediate held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.8 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 510081000311 · Chesapeake, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
795 enr · 18.5:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Grassfield High (2,345 students)
Western Branch Intermediate held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.8 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Western Branch 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 795
Western Branch Intermediate
795 students
What this shows Western Branch Intermediate reports 795 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Branch Intermediate compares
Western Branch 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 33% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 30% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 795 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
795
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 97% in Virginia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.8%
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
Counselors2.4 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.5%
African American 36.0%
Two or More 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Asian 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Western Branch 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 Western Branch Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grassfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oscar F. Smith High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Branch High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deep Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian River High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Branch 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.
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
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 (~795 students)
Frequently asked questions about Western Branch Intermediate
How many students attend Western Branch Intermediate?
Western Branch Intermediate has 795 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chesapeake, VA. CCD year-over-year: 748 (2022-23) → 771 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Branch Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Branch Intermediate is 18.5:1, which is 33% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Western Branch Intermediate?
40.1% of students at Western Branch Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Branch Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Western Branch Intermediate is White at 38.5% of enrollment, in Chesapeake, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Branch Intermediate?
Western Branch Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Western Branch Intermediate rank among elementary schools in Chesapeake?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Branch Intermediate ranks #5 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 Western Branch 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.