Wise Primary

Summary:

Wise Primary is an elementary school located in Wise, Virginia, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 607. The school is part of the Wise County Public Schools district, which is ranked 2 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wise Primary consistently ranks in the top 25% of Virginia elementary schools, with exceptional academic performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, 87.64% of 3rd graders and 82.83% of 4th graders were proficient or better in mathematics, significantly higher than the state averages. The school's predominantly white student population and high percentage of low-income students (83.53% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) are notable, but Wise Primary's low-income students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 15% of Virginia elementary schools for this subgroup. The school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13 students per teacher.

Compared to nearby schools like St. Paul Elementary and Union Primary, Wise Primary's academic performance is on par or exceeds that of its peers within the Wise County Public Schools district. The school's spending per student has also increased in recent years, from $5,592 in 2018-2019 to $7,722 in 2020-2021, suggesting a commitment to supporting student learning and success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 323 Railroad Ave SE
       Wise, VA  24293


(276) 328-8019

District: Wise County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
240th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,722 Help


Students who attend Wise Primary usually attend:

Middle:    Coeburn Middle
    L.F. Addington Middle
    Union Middle
High:    Central High
    Eastside High
    Union High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  607

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.4%
Hispanic:
3.5%
African American:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wise Primary ranks better than 78.5% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Wise County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.19. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Wise Primary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Wise County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wise Primary is $7,722, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Wise County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wise Primary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wise Primary 240th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Wise Primary in the ranking list.)

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Wise County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wise County Public Schools 2nd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wise Primary

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Rank History for all students at Wise Primary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 65.65 341st 1062 67.9%
2006 43.48 714th 1071 33.3%
2007 41.86 727th 1083 32.9%
2008 69.30 283rd 1081 73.8%
2009 65.46 350th 1082 67.7%
2010 50.46 634th 1113 43.0%
2011 43.19 743rd 1117 33.5%
2012 72.01 248th 1117 77.8%
2013 76.28 204th 1120 81.8%
2014 66.48 339th 1110 69.5%
2015 69.09 313th 1100 71.5%
2016 72.03 277th 1096 74.7%
2017 74.60 233rd 1099 78.8%
2018 75.35 220th 1097 79.9%
2019 76.61 217th 1105 80.4%
2021 79.26 215th 1103 80.5%
2022 81.11 195th 1109 82.4%
2023 77.15 243rd 1114 78.2%
2024 78.19 240th 1114 78.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wise Primary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 79.54 137th 1036 86.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Wise Primary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.43 154th 1100 86.0%
2024 78.11 212th 1098 80.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Wise Primary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.24 345th 1093 68.4%
2024 73.70 281st 1101 74.5%
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Rank History for White students at Wise Primary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.68 469th 984 52.3%
2024 59.04 439th 979 55.2%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Wise Primary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 626 626
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 598 598
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 623 623
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 639 639
1993 566 3 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1994 545 1 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1995 531 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1996 531 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1997 540 3 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1998 522 1 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1999 547 1 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2000 497 1 4 7 0 n/a n/a -4 505
2001 612 0 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2002 645 3 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 661
2003 645 3 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 661
2004 640 9 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2005 658 8 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 677
2006 578 9 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2007 613 6 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 630
2008 675 5 10 5 0 n/a n/a 1 696
2009 699 3 9 7 0 n/a n/a 2 720
2010 697 5 7 6 0 n/a n/a 2 717
2011 666 6 8 10 0 0 0 0 690
2012 660 7 8 13 1 1 2 0 692
2013 664 9 7 9 1 3 1 0 694
2014 664 10 5 6 0 2 3 0 690
2015 665 11 5 4 0 4 2 0 691
2016 653 12 3 8 0 3 1 0 680
2017 648 9 4 8 0 2 7 0 678
2018 637 15 5 11 0 1 6 0 675
2019 646 9 4 10 0 1 6 0 676
2020 589 7 7 14 0 1 12 0 630
2021 533 8 5 12 0 1 10 0 569
2022 517 15 8 13 0 0 21 0 574
2023 549 18 6 21 0 0 13 0 607

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wise Primary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 626 34.3 18.2 n/a
1990 598 33.5 17.8 n/a
1991 623 33.4 18.6 n/a
1992 639 34.0 18.7 n/a
1993 578 31.4 18.4 n/a
1994 553 27.6 n/a 40.3
1995 536 n/a 0.0 38.2
1996 536 n/a 0.0 38.2
1997 552 n/a 0.0 37.9
1998 530 n/a 0.0 36.2
1999 555 31.0 17.9 45.2
2000 505 n/a 0.0 44
2001 626 40.5 15.5 46.3
2002 661 47.8 13.8 47.5
2003 661 47.8 13.8 47.5
2004 660 46.8 14.1 50.2
2005 677 44.8 15.1 50.2
2006 597 48.0 12.4 53.8
2007 630 54.0 11.7 54
2008 696 42.0 16.6 49.2
2009 720 42.0 17.1 46.1
2010 717 44.0 16.3 45.6
2011 690 40.5 17.0 44.9
2012 692 45.6 15.1 49.1
2013 694 43.9 15.8 51
2014 690 42.0 16.4 54.2
2015 691 43.0 16.0 53.4
2016 680 42.0 16.1 49.1
2017 678 43.0 15.7 52.2
2018 675 42.8 15.7 82.1
2019 676 46.0 14.6 86.7
2020 630 44.0 14.3 87.6
2021 569 45.0 12.6 n/a
2022 574 45.0 12.7 96.2
2023 607 46.5 13.0 83.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wise Primary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 626 34.3 18.2 n/a
1990 598 33.5 17.8 n/a
1991 623 33.4 18.6 n/a
1992 639 34.0 18.7 n/a
1993 578 31.4 18.4 n/a
1994 553 27.6 n/a 40.3
1995 536 n/a 0.0 38.2
1996 536 n/a 0.0 38.2
1997 552 n/a 0.0 37.9
1998 530 n/a 0.0 36.2
1999 555 31.0 17.9 45.2
2000 505 n/a 0.0 44
2001 626 40.5 15.5 46.3
2002 661 47.8 13.8 47.5
2003 661 47.8 13.8 47.5
2004 660 46.8 14.1 50.2
2005 677 44.8 15.1 50.2
2006 597 48.0 12.4 53.8
2007 630 54.0 11.7 54
2008 696 42.0 16.6 49.2
2009 720 42.0 17.1 46.1
2010 717 44.0 16.3 45.6
2011 690 40.5 17.0 44.9
2012 692 45.6 15.1 49.1
2013 694 43.9 15.8 51
2014 690 42.0 16.4 54.2
2015 691 43.0 16.0 53.4
2016 680 42.0 16.1 49.1
2017 678 43.0 15.7 52.2
2018 675 42.8 15.7 82.1
2019 676 46.0 14.6 86.7
2020 630 44.0 14.3 87.6
2021 569 45.0 12.6 n/a
2022 574 45.0 12.7 96.2
2023 607 46.5 13.0 83.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wise Primary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $502 (9.0%) $5,090 (91.0%) $5,592
2020 $736 (12.4%) $5,209 (87.6%) $5,945
2021 $831 (10.8%) $6,891 (89.2%) $7,722

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wise Primary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 217th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 243rd of 1114 Elementary schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wise Primary)8880.6
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wise County Public Schools)9486.2
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Wise Primary)8283.5
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Wise County Public Schools)8783.3
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wise Primary)9281.6
 10.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wise County Public Schools)9492.2
 1.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Wise Primary)8680.5
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Reading (Wise County Public Schools)8788.7
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students676607
 10.2%
African American918
 100%
American Indian00
Asian46
 50%
Hispanic1021
 110%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White646549
 15%
Two or More Races613
 116.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.7%83.5%
 3.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wise Primary

In the 2022-23 school year, 607 students attended Wise Primary.

Students at Wise Primary are 90% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Wise Primary ranks 240th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Wise Primary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Coeburn Middle
Middle : L.F. Addington Middle
Middle : Union Middle
High : Central High
High : Eastside High
High : Union High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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