- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tazewell, VA
Tazewell Primary
Federal NCES profile for Tazewell Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510381001667
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tazewell Primary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Tazewell · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 83.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Tazewell Primary has class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tazewell Primary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tazewell, VA.
School address
District: Tazewell County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510381001667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Tazewell Primary held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 510381001667 · Tazewell, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 19.3:1 · 83.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Richlands Elementary (576 students)
Tazewell Primary held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Tazewell Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richlands Elem
Richlands Elementary
576 students
- Richlands High
Richlands High
557 students
- Tazewell High
Tazewell High
509 students
- Graham High
Graham High
489 students
- Richlands Midd
Richlands Middle
447 students
- This school
Tazewell Primary
405 students
What this shows Tazewell Primary reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tazewell Primary compares
Tazewell 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 39% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.2% | ▲ 44% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 98% in Virginia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,165
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
African American 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, Tazewell Primary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tazewell County Public Schools reports $13,165 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tazewell Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richlands Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richlands High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tazewell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Graham High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richlands Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tazewell Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tazewell Primary
How many students attend Tazewell Primary?
Tazewell Primary has 405 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tazewell, VA. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tazewell Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tazewell Primary is 19.3:1, which is 39% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tazewell Primary?
83.2% of students at Tazewell Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tazewell Primary?
The largest demographic group at Tazewell Primary is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Tazewell, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tazewell Primary?
Tazewell Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Tazewell Primary rank among public schools in Tazewell?
By Resource Investment Index, Tazewell Primary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tazewell, 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 Tazewell County Public Schools?
Besides Tazewell Primary, Tazewell County Public Schools also operates Richlands Elementary (576 students), Richlands High (557 students), and Tazewell High (509 students). See the Tazewell County Public Schools district page for the complete list.