Enrollment
405
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.2%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tazewell Primary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tazewell Primary
Tazewell Primary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Tazewell, Virginia, enrolling 405 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.3:1 is larger than about 98% of Virginia schools and 39% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 405 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 391 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #384, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 405 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Tazewell County Public Schools spends $11,631 per pupil, 21% below the Virginia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Tazewell County Public Schools also operates Richlands Elementary (576 students) and Richlands High (557 students) alongside Tazewell Primary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tazewell Primary compares
Tazewell Primary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tazewell County Public Schools, which includes Tazewell Primary.
$11,631
Per student
-21%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 65.5%
Federal 12.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~405 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Tazewell on the city page.
Is Tazewell Primary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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