- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coeburn, VA
Coeburn Primary
Federal NCES profile for Coeburn Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510408001788
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coeburn Primary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Coeburn · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 79.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Coeburn Primary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coeburn Primary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Coeburn, VA.
School address
District: Wise County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510408001788 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Coeburn Primary held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 510408001788 · Coeburn, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 11.4:1 · 79.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Union Primary (809 students)
Coeburn Primary held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Coeburn Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union Primary
Union Primary
809 students
- Central High
Central High
676 students
- Wise Primary
Wise Primary
603 students
- Union High
Union High
564 students
- Union Middle
Union Middle
561 students
- This school
Coeburn Primary
420 students
What this shows Coeburn Primary reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coeburn Primary compares
Coeburn Primary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.8% | ▲ 39% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 15% in Virginia - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,973
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Coeburn Primary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wise County Public Schools reports $13,973 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coeburn Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wise Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coeburn Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~420 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coeburn Primary
How many students attend Coeburn Primary?
Coeburn Primary has 420 students enrolled. It is a public school in Coeburn, VA. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coeburn Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Coeburn Primary is 11.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coeburn Primary?
79.8% of students at Coeburn Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coeburn Primary?
The largest demographic group at Coeburn Primary is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Coeburn, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coeburn Primary?
Coeburn Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Coeburn Primary rank among public schools in Coeburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Coeburn Primary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Coeburn, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wise County Public Schools?
Besides Coeburn Primary, Wise County Public Schools also operates Union Primary (809 students), Central High (676 students), and Wise Primary (603 students). See the Wise County Public Schools district page for the complete list.