Rena B. Wright Primary

271 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

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.

271

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rena B. Wright Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	29
Black	169
Asian	1
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
169 (62.4 %)
White
46 (17.0 %)
Hispanic
29 (10.7 %)
Two or More
24 (8.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chesapeake City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)494-7585
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	224
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 47

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 76