Serving 600 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Churchland Academy Elementary School 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 59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 89% 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: 600 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Churchland Academy Elementary School's student population of 600 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
600 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Churchland Academy Elementary School 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 Academy Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#1408 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
73%
22%
White
11%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Churchland Academy Elementary School's ranking?
Churchland Academy Elementary School is ranked #1408 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Churchland Academy Elementary School often compared to?
Churchland Academy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Churchland Elementary School, Churchland Primary & Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Churchland Academy Elementary School?
600 students attend Churchland Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Churchland Academy Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Churchland Academy Elementary School?
Churchland Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Churchland Academy Elementary School offer ?
Churchland Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Churchland Academy Elementary School part of?
Churchland Academy Elementary School is part of Portsmouth City Public Schools.
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