Churchland Elementary

Summary:

Churchland Elementary is a public elementary school in Portsmouth, Virginia, serving 767 students in grades K-6. The school stands out within the Portsmouth City Public Schools district, which is ranked 115 out of 130 districts in Virginia, due to its strong academic performance and focus on supporting its diverse student population.

Churchland Elementary has a more racially diverse student body compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (46.68%) and Hispanic (8.87%) students. The school consistently outperforms the district and the state of Virginia in various SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, particularly in Mathematics and English Reading. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Churchland Elementary's 4th-grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 74.12%, compared to 54.23% for the district and 71.16% for the state. The school's performance is especially strong for its African American and Hispanic student subgroups, ranking in the top 25% and 40% of Virginia elementary schools, respectively, in these categories.

Another notable aspect of Churchland Elementary is its high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 98.31% in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, such as Northern Shores Elementary (64.6%) and Edwin W. Chittum Elementary (18.88%), indicating a higher concentration of economically disadvantaged students. Despite this challenge, Churchland Elementary maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.2 to 17.8 over the past three school years, which may contribute to its academic success.


Detail:

Public K-6

 5601 Michael Ln
       Portsmouth, VA  23703-3822


(757) 686-2523

District: Portsmouth City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
563rd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,878 Help


Students who attend Churchland Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Churchland Middle
High:    Churchland High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  760

Racial breakdown:

African American:
48.3%
White:
29.2%
Hispanic:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Compare Details Churchland Elementary ranks worse than 50.5% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Portsmouth City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.48. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Churchland Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Portsmouth City Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: African American (48.3%), White (29.2%), Hispanic (11.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Churchland Elementary is 16.8. 14 elementary schools in the Portsmouth City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Churchland Elementary is $9,878, which is the 2nd highest among 13 elementary schools in the Portsmouth City Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Churchland Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Churchland Elementary 563rd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Churchland Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Portsmouth City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Portsmouth City Public Schools 115th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Churchland Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Churchland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 75.88 186th 1062 82.5%
2006 76.04 182nd 1071 83.0%
2007 74.79 195th 1083 82.0%
2008 79.50 118th 1081 89.1%
2009 78.18 128th 1082 88.2%
2010 63.72 380th 1113 65.9%
2011 60.04 449th 1117 59.8%
2012 55.19 534th 1117 52.2%
2013 60.93 442nd 1120 60.5%
2014 51.16 582nd 1110 47.6%
2015 68.75 318th 1100 71.1%
2016 74.63 230th 1096 79.0%
2017 54.24 561st 1099 49.0%
2018 67.63 348th 1097 68.3%
2019 64.11 435th 1105 60.6%
2021 54.20 542nd 1103 50.9%
2022 48.69 620th 1109 44.1%
2023 56.74 526th 1114 52.8%
2024 54.48 563rd 1114 49.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Churchland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.34 76th 247 69.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Churchland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.25 522nd 1036 49.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Churchland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.86 552nd 1100 49.8%
2024 60.35 462nd 1098 57.9%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Churchland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.48 144th 182 20.9%
2024 35.97 144th 195 26.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Churchland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.59 489th 1093 55.3%
2024 45.29 666th 1101 39.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Churchland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.10 157th 579 72.9%
2024 60.76 236th 588 59.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Churchland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.21 262nd 564 53.5%
2024 71.55 154th 580 73.4%
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Rank History for White students at Churchland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.98 533rd 984 45.8%
2024 45.96 602nd 979 38.5%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Open Quote They care very little about the students well being and care more about them testing great on the benchmark test. All curriculum is geared around that test. They have very strict teachers who have been there for years that need to move on because it seems they do not like there jobs anymore and all its doing is hurting the kids. I have had nothing but problems for 2 years now and I will be putting in a transfer for next year. Its so sad that I moved here just for this top rated school in the area and this is what we get. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Open Quote The principal , Dr. Jones, is an exceptionally wonderful educator and leader. You won't find any better anywhere! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, March 26, 2015

Open Quote The staff are kind and very helpful. The Vice Principal Is very understanding and very professional. If you are going to move to Portsmouth this is the best school to send your child. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Churchland Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 748 748
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 765 765
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 788 788
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 807 807
1993 386 293 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 690
1994 328 259 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1995 398 183 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1996 398 183 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1997 395 169 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1998 399 162 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1999 363 167 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2000 398 144 1 13 1 n/a n/a -4 553
2001 376 160 6 14 1 n/a n/a 0 557
2002 367 172 7 15 2 n/a n/a 0 563
2003 367 172 7 15 2 n/a n/a 0 563
2004 380 207 5 17 0 n/a n/a 0 609
2005 387 164 9 21 0 n/a n/a 0 581
2006 448 254 12 29 1 n/a n/a 0 744
2007 429 262 11 21 1 n/a n/a 0 724
2008 430 273 16 19 2 n/a n/a 0 740
2009 446 267 14 19 2 n/a n/a 0 748
2010 443 313 18 22 2 n/a n/a 0 798
2011 399 264 7 34 1 4 43 0 752
2012 388 322 13 36 6 3 41 0 809
2013 378 350 12 37 5 1 33 0 816
2014 393 351 18 38 5 1 30 0 836
2015 404 332 20 35 6 2 23 0 822
2016 389 347 18 35 5 3 22 0 819
2017 362 355 20 38 3 4 29 0 811
2018 348 380 22 44 7 3 30 0 834
2019 343 425 20 40 7 4 30 0 869
2020 271 346 18 37 7 3 32 0 714
2021 234 297 12 26 7 2 32 0 610
2022 248 293 7 52 3 3 46 0 652
2023 257 358 12 68 5 1 66 0 767
2024 222 367 10 86 1 1 73 0 760

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Churchland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 748 37.2 20.1 n/a
1990 765 40.6 18.8 n/a
1991 788 40.0 19.7 n/a
1992 807 40.7 19.8 n/a
1993 690 38.8 17.8 n/a
1994 592 30.9 n/a 32.1
1995 590 n/a 0.0 26.3
1996 590 n/a 0.0 26.3
1997 575 n/a 0.0 24.2
1998 574 n/a 0.0 22.1
1999 543 35.0 15.5 32.8
2000 553 n/a 0.0 23.2
2001 557 38.0 14.7 27.8
2002 563 38.0 14.8 26.6
2003 563 38.0 14.8 26.6
2004 609 35.0 17.4 21.5
2005 581 35.0 16.6 26.2
2006 744 43.0 17.3 21.9
2007 724 45.8 15.8 23.8
2008 740 35.0 21.1 19.2
2009 748 35.0 21.4 23.5
2010 798 35.0 22.8 22.8
2011 752 39.0 19.2 30.5
2012 809 39.8 20.2 38.4
2013 816 42.8 19.0 32.4
2014 836 44.8 18.6 35.8
2015 822 46.0 17.8 33
2016 819 42.0 19.5 35.7
2017 811 43.7 18.5 32.2
2018 834 45.6 18.2 40.5
2019 869 47.0 18.4 39.5
2020 714 50.7 14.0 38.7
2021 610 49.8 12.2 n/a
2022 652 45.5 14.3 42.3
2023 767 43.0 17.8 98.3
2024 760 45.0 16.8 99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Churchland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 748 37.2 20.1 n/a
1990 765 40.6 18.8 n/a
1991 788 40.0 19.7 n/a
1992 807 40.7 19.8 n/a
1993 690 38.8 17.8 n/a
1994 592 30.9 n/a 32.1
1995 590 n/a 0.0 26.3
1996 590 n/a 0.0 26.3
1997 575 n/a 0.0 24.2
1998 574 n/a 0.0 22.1
1999 543 35.0 15.5 32.8
2000 553 n/a 0.0 23.2
2001 557 38.0 14.7 27.8
2002 563 38.0 14.8 26.6
2003 563 38.0 14.8 26.6
2004 609 35.0 17.4 21.5
2005 581 35.0 16.6 26.2
2006 744 43.0 17.3 21.9
2007 724 45.8 15.8 23.8
2008 740 35.0 21.1 19.2
2009 748 35.0 21.4 23.5
2010 798 35.0 22.8 22.8
2011 752 39.0 19.2 30.5
2012 809 39.8 20.2 38.4
2013 816 42.8 19.0 32.4
2014 836 44.8 18.6 35.8
2015 822 46.0 17.8 33
2016 819 42.0 19.5 35.7
2017 811 43.7 18.5 32.2
2018 834 45.6 18.2 40.5
2019 869 47.0 18.4 39.5
2020 714 50.7 14.0 38.7
2021 610 49.8 12.2 n/a
2022 652 45.5 14.3 42.3
2023 767 43.0 17.8 98.3
2024 760 45.0 16.8 99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Churchland Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $129 (2.0%) $6,191 (98.0%) $6,320
2020 $128 (1.5%) $8,196 (98.5%) $8,325
2021 $162 (1.6%) $9,716 (98.4%) $9,878

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Churchland Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 435th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 526th of 1114 Elementary schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Churchland Elementary)9174.2
 16.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Portsmouth City Public Schools)7250.5
 21.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Churchland Elementary)7677.2
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Portsmouth City Public Schools)6053.1
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Churchland Elementary)7470.4
 3.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Portsmouth City Public Schools)7250.4
 21.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Churchland Elementary)8177.6
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Portsmouth City Public Schools)6759.4
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Churchland Elementary)9065.8
 24.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Portsmouth City Public Schools)7045.4
 24.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Churchland Elementary)8558.2
 26.8%
   5th Grade Science (Portsmouth City Public Schools)7047.3
 22.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Churchland Elementary)8269.4
 12.6%
   5th Grade English Reading (Portsmouth City Public Schools)6954
 15.1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Churchland Elementary)9462.2
 31.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Portsmouth City Public Schools)7450.8
 23.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Churchland Elementary)8281.1
 0.9%
   6th Grade English Reading (Portsmouth City Public Schools)7462.5
 11.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students869767
 11.7%
African American425358
 15.8%
American Indian75
 28.6%
Asian2012
 40%
Hispanic4068
 70%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White343257
 25.1%
Two or More Races3066
 120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.5%98.3%
 58.8%


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Students at Churchland Elementary are 48% African American, 29% White, 11% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Churchland Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Churchland Middle
High : Churchland High

In the 2023-24 school year, 760 students attended Churchland Elementary.

Churchland Elementary ranks 563rd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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