Rena B Wright Primary

600 Park Ave
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rena B Wright Primary serves 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Rena B Wright Primary's student population of 292 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
292 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Rena B Wright Primary is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (VA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
11%
18%
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Black
60%
22%
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White
19%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Rena B Wright Primary and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rena B Wright Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Rena B Wright Primary often compared to?
Rena B Wright Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Truitt Intermediate, Portlock Primary by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Rena B Wright Primary?
292 students attend Rena B Wright Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Rena B Wright Primary students are Black, 19% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rena B Wright Primary?
Rena B Wright Primary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rena B Wright Primary offer ?
Rena B Wright Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rena B Wright Primary part of?
Rena B Wright Primary is part of Chesapeake City PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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