UNION PRIMARY SCHOOL
Union Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wise County Public Schools school district, located in Big Stone Gap, VA with about 786 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 46 teachers, Union Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Union Primary School is a public elementary school located in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, serving the local community within the Wise County Public Schools district. The school focuses on providing foundational education for younger students, emphasizing academic development, literacy, and social growth in a supportive, small-town learning environment. As part of the Wise County school system, it is committed to preparing students for their subsequent transition into intermediate and middle school levels while maintaining a strong connection to the values and needs of the local community.
The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for families to access essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school-wide events. By utilizing the district’s digital infrastructure, Union Primary maintains transparent communication with parents regarding school policies, student services, and extracurricular activities. The institution reflects the broader goals of Wise County Public Schools, aiming to provide an equitable and effective educational experience for all students in the region.
For more information, contact Union Primary School at (276) 523-4900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-4900
UNION PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Big Stone Gap, VA with about 786 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wise County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 786
- Teachers:
- 46.1
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 786 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending UNION PRIMARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 94.1%
- Black or African American
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.