Enrollment
795
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.1%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Western Branch Intermediate compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Western Branch Intermediate
Western Branch Intermediate is a mid-sized elementary school in Chesapeake, Virginia, enrolling 795 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.5:1 is larger than about 97% of Virginia schools and 33% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 795 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 282 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #167.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 331 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Chesapeake's elementary schools, it stands alongside Crestwood Intermediate (736 students): Western Branch Intermediate is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.5:1 vs 16:1).
Chesapeake City Public Schools also operates Grassfield High (2,345 students) and Oscar F. Smith High (2,264 students) alongside Western Branch 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 Western Branch Intermediate compares
Western Branch 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
Counselors2.4 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chesapeake City Public Schools, which includes Western Branch 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 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
- 2,345
- 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.
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
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 (~795 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Western Branch Intermediate a good school?
Western Branch Intermediate earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Virginia schools. 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 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.
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