Union Primary

Wise County Public Schools
2945 Second Avenue East
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
809 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
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.
809
Total Students
61.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    721 (89.1%)
  • Two or More
    47 (5.8%)
  • Black
    29 (3.6%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (1.4%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1%)
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: Wise County Public Schools
Phone: (276)523-4900
Website: http://www.wise.k12.va.us/pvp/Default.htm
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 809
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 729
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 115
Kindergarten 152
Grade 1 136
Grade 2 136
Grade 3 132
Grade 4 138
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Norton Elementary
Norton City Public Schools
527 Students
205 E Park Ave
Norton, VA 24273 (7.5 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 7th