Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Tazewell Primary ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 78%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Math Proficiency: 95%
- Reading Proficiency: 83%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tazewell Primary's student population of 405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
405 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tazewell Primary is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)95%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)83%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
13%
6%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% VA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% VA state average).
How many students attend Tazewell Primary?
405 students attend Tazewell Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Tazewell Primary students are White, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tazewell Primary?
Tazewell Primary has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tazewell Primary offer ?
Tazewell Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tazewell Primary part of?
Tazewell Primary is part of Tazewell County School District.
School Reviews
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