RENA B. WRIGHT PRIMARY SCHOOL

Rena B. Wright Primary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chesapeake City Public Schools school district, located in Chesapeake, VA with about 381 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Rena B. Wright Primary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Rena B. Wright Primary School, located at 600 Park Ave in Chesapeake, Virginia, is a public school serving students in the Chesapeake Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational educational experience for its young learners, typically focusing on primary grade levels. As part of a larger district known for its commitment to academic standards and community involvement, the school aims to foster a supportive environment where children can develop essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills during their earliest years of formal schooling.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Rena B. Wright Primary functions as a central hub for the surrounding South Norfolk community. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded development for every child. By maintaining a focus on building character and promoting a love for learning, the institution strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to the upper elementary grades and beyond.

For more information, contact Rena B. Wright Primary at (757) 494-7585 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

600 Park Ave
Chesapeake, VA 23324
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RENA B. WRIGHT PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chesapeake, VA with about 381 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
381
Teachers:
29.66
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 381 students

Black or African American
62.7%
White
23.4%
Hispanic/Latino
9.7%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
45.9%
Male
54.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.