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Quick Facts 

(updated January 2006)

All Chesapeake Public Schools are accredited by State SOL Accreditation. 

January 2006


Student Enrollment (September 30)
Increase % Increase
2005-2006
2004-2005
2003-2004
2002-2003
2001-2002

40,121
40,005
39,440
38,862
38,010

116
565
578
852
365
0.29%
1.43%
1.49%
2.24%
0.97%

Projected Enrollment
2006-2007

40,121

Number of School Buildings - 56 (2005-2006)
Elementary
Middle
Senior High
Special Centers
Support/Annex
28
10
6
3
9

Transportation Vehicles (2005-2006)
Buses
Service/Utility
Driver Education
467
182
33

Current Number of Teachers (2005-2006)
2,908.28 (2,696.28 Operating Budget; 212.0 Categorical)

A Teacher's Salary with a Bachelor's Degree (2005-2006)
Current Beginning - $35,500
Current Top - $54,988

Salary Supplements - Academic (2005-2006)
Master's Degree = $3,200    C.A.S. = $1,600    Ed.D/Ph.D. = $3,200

Average Teacher Salary
00-01 01-02 02-03 03-04 04-05
Chesapeake 40,102 41,433 43,396 45,011 47,121
State 40,247 41,752 42,778 43,936 45,377

Per Pupil Cost (in ADM)
99-00 00-01 01-02 02-03 03-04
Chesapeake 6,585 7,032 7,111 7,510 7,724
State 6,985 7,657 7,836 8,186 8,552

Basic Aid
01-02 02-03 03-04 04-05 05-06
Chesapeake 3,629 3,902 4,014 4,532 4,595

Revenue Sources as % of Budget
01-02 02-03 03-04 04-05 05-06
State* 53.7% 54.2% 54.1% 55.9% 55.2%
Local 45.5% 44.8% 45.0% 43.1% 43.9%
Federal    .8%   1.0%    .9%   1.0%   0.9%
*Includes State Retail Sales & Use Tax


Goals for The New Future

- Ensure School Safety
- Ensure Rigorous Educational Standards
- Evaluate Effectiveness and Efficiency
- Provide Effective Staff Training
- Optimize the Use of Technology
- Broaden Community Involvement
- Provide Optimal School Facilities