Churchland Elementary School

What Churchland Elementary School does

Churchland Elementary School is a public K-6 elementary school within Portsmouth Public Schools (PPS), serving students in the Churchland neighborhood of Portsmouth, Virginia. The school opened in 1954 and employs approximately 20 staff members, operating within a fixed attendance zone that geographically determines its student population. Its instructional program covers core K-6 subjects with Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) compliance, augmented by Title I support, ESL services, and special education programming.

The school's core operating stack consists of standard K-6 public-school infrastructure: the Schoology learning management system adopted district-wide around 2020, the PowerSchool SIS/Parent Portal for enrollment and family communication, and a public-facing website relaunched in January 2025. Wraparound services are delivered through partnerships with Hazel Health (in-school telehealth), Jumpstart (early literacy), and the Portsmouth Department of Parks and Recreation (summer feeding). The school participates in district-wide observances such as Celebrate Freedom Week, National School Counseling Week, and CTE awareness programming.

As a public institution, Churchland Elementary School does not generate commercial revenue; its funding flows from Portsmouth Public Schools' district budget, which is in turn supported by state and local appropriations. The school is not an investment vehicle and should be evaluated on educational outcomes, enrollment stability, and service delivery rather than commercial growth metrics.

Name

Churchland Elementary School

Legal name

Churchland Elementary School

Website

https://ces.ppsk12.us

Company type

Public

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Churchland Elementary School is a public K-6 school within Portsmouth Public Schools serving attendance-zone-assigned students in the Churchland neighborhood of Portsmouth, Virginia, with about 20 staff and wraparound services via telehealth, literacy, and summer feeding partners.

Ownership category

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Product category

Public Elementary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAAAB

Public Elementary Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Public K–12 Schools & Districts

Keywords

• Public elementary education
• K-6 instruction
• Primary school programs
• Special education services
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Portsmouth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded through federal, state, and local government appropriations for public education. Revenue comes from government education budgets rather than direct tuition or product sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Churchland Elementary School provides free K-6 public elementary education to students residing within its designated attendance zone in Portsmouth, Virginia. The school delivers core academic instruction supplemented by specialist programs in art, music, physical education, and library/media, along with student support services including special education, gifted and talented programming, ESL services, guidance counseling, and family engagement support. Support services include daily breakfast and lunch food services, school bus transportation with real-time GPS tracking, and online payment systems.

Product overview

Churchland Elementary School offers a comprehensive K-6 elementary education program as part of Portsmouth Public Schools. The school provides core academic instruction supplemented by specialist programs in art, music, physical education, and library/media. Student support services include special education, gifted/talented programming, ESL services, counseling, reading and math specialists, and a family engagement liaison. The school also offers support services including food services (breakfast and lunch), transportation with real-time bus tracking, an online payment portal, and parent-teacher association. Educational technology is integrated through Schoology LMS, PowerSchool Parent Portal, and Microsoft Office 365 Education. The school operates on middle school hours (7:40 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.) and participates in division-wide initiatives including career and technical education pathways for future educational planning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-6 Elementary Education Program Comprehensive elementary education program serving students in grades kindergarten through sixth grade, focusing on core academics, character development, and college/career readiness foundations. Free to families residing within the school attendance zone.
• Special Education Services Specialized instructional support and services for students with disabilities, including resource support, specialized instruction, and inclusion programs.
• Gifted and Talented Program Enrichment program for academically gifted students providing accelerated instruction and differentiated learning opportunities.
• English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Language support services for English language learners to develop English proficiency while meeting academic standards.
• Encore/Specialist Programs Specialist instruction in art, music, physical education, and library/media skills providing well-rounded educational experiences.
• Student Support Services Comprehensive support including guidance counseling, technology coaching, math and reading specialists, family engagement liaison, and school nursing services.
• Food Services Program School breakfast and lunch program operating daily, with online payment through MySchoolBucks and support for students with special dietary needs.
• Transportation Services School bus transportation with real-time tracking via Edulog Parent Portal app, including attendance zone assignments and bus route information.

Quantifiable outcome

• Accredited by Virginia Department of Education since 1997
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Portsmouth Department of Parks and RecreationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Portsmouth Public Schools partners with the Portsmouth Department of Parks and Recreation to support the Summer Food Service Program. Meals are provided to all children without charge during the summer months at various sites throughout the community.
• Hazel HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortsmouth Public Schools partnered with Hazel Health, a telehealth company, to offer free telehealth counseling sessions for all secondary schools, supporting students' mental and emotional wellness.
• Virginia Risk Sharing AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing $1,000 grant to support school safety programs and students' emotional well-being as part of the School Safety Sticker Contest award.
• Virginia High School League (VHSL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVHSL is the governing body for Virginia interscholastic athletics and activities. I.C. Norcom High School received sportsmanship awards including the 2026 Stay in the Game Award and 2026 Claudia Dodson Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity Award.
• JumpstartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational early education organization that provides language and literacy programming for preschool children. Portsmouth Public Schools was named 2026 School District of the Year for year-long commitment to literacy including the 'Symphony of Stories' initiative.
• SchoologycoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated learning management system used by Portsmouth Public Schools allowing students, parents and teachers to engage with learning materials, links, resources and one another in one location.
• MySchoolBuckscoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline payment system used alongside the cash register for school meals, setting up online accounts for each student with PIN-based access for purchasing meals and a la-carte items.
• EveryDay LabsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with EveryDay Labs to help families address their child's attendance needs through communication and support programs.
• Tidewater Community College (TCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCC partners with PPS for dual enrollment programs. 34 PPS seniors graduated from TCC's Early College program with 22 earning associate degrees and 196 earning college credit through the First College program.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Westhaven Elementary School: PPS elementary campus operating under identical district policies, funding streams, and edtech infrastructure. A direct peer for evaluating Churchland's relative academic outcomes, staffing ratios, and family engagement.
• Brighton Elementary School: Public elementary school within Portsmouth Public Schools, comparable in instructional scope and district-managed edtech deployment. A within-district peer for grade configuration and family-engagement comparison.
• Hodges Manor Elementary School: Another public K-5 elementary school within Portsmouth Public Schools serving a different attendance zone. Directly comparable as a peer elementary campus operating under the same district governance, funding model, and technology stack.
• Churchland Primary and Intermediate School: Sister school within PPS located in the same Churchland community, serving younger grade bands under the same district leadership. Operationally and demographically the closest peer for enrollment, staffing, and program comparison.
• Woodrow Wilson Elementary School: Public elementary school in Portsmouth Public Schools with comparable grade configuration and community-school mission. Useful as a within-district peer for instructional and operational benchmarking.
• Cradock Elementary School: Another Portsmouth Public Schools elementary campus serving a distinct attendance zone. Directly comparable in district governance, student demographics, and program offering mix.
• Lakeview Elementary School (Portsmouth): K-6 public elementary school within PPS, operating under the same district accreditation, Schoology/PowerSchool technology stack, and government appropriations funding model.
• Simonsdale Elementary School: Public elementary school within Portsmouth Public Schools serving its own attendance zone. Comparable in size, governance, and K-6 instructional scope, making it a direct peer for performance benchmarking within PPS.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PortsVASchools
• YouTubeppsk12.us/youtube
• Facebookfacebook.com/PPSva
• Instagraminstagram.com/ppsva
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/churchland-elementary-school

Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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