Serving 511 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Churchland Primary & Intermediate ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Churchland Primary & Intermediate's student population of 511 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Churchland Primary & Intermediate ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Churchland Primary & Intermediate is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1148 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)59%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
73%
22%
White
13%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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What is Churchland Primary & Intermediate's ranking?
Churchland Primary & Intermediate is ranked #1148 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Churchland Primary & Intermediate often compared to?
Churchland Primary & Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Churchland Academy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Churchland Primary & Intermediate?
511 students attend Churchland Primary & Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Churchland Primary & Intermediate students are Black, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Churchland Primary & Intermediate?
Churchland Primary & Intermediate has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Churchland Primary & Intermediate offer ?
Churchland Primary & Intermediate offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Churchland Primary & Intermediate part of?
Churchland Primary & Intermediate is part of Portsmouth City Public Schools.
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