- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Big Stone Gap, VA
Union Primary
Federal NCES profile for Union Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510408001793
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Primary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Big Stone Gap · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 83.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Primary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Primary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Big Stone Gap, VA.
School address
District: Wise County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510408001793 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Union Primary held near 830 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 510408001793 · Big Stone Gap, VA Other · MID · TRAD
809 enr · 13.7:1 · 83.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (676 students)
Union Primary held near 830 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Union Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- J.W. Adams Com
J.W. Adams Combined
523 students
What this shows Union Primary reports 809 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Primary compares
Union 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.7% | ▲ 45% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 809 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
809
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Virginia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Union 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 Union Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wise Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J.W. Adams Combined | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~809 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Primary
How many students attend Union Primary?
Union Primary has 809 students enrolled. It is a public school in Big Stone Gap, VA. CCD year-over-year: 861 (2022-23) → 830 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Primary is 13.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% 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 Union Primary?
83.7% of students at Union Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Primary?
The largest demographic group at Union Primary is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Big Stone Gap, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Primary?
Union Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Union Primary rank among public schools in Big Stone Gap?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Primary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Big Stone Gap, 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 Union Primary, Wise County Public Schools also operates Central High (676 students), Wise Primary (603 students), and Union High (564 students). See the Wise County Public Schools district page for the complete list.