Tazewell Primary

Tazewell County Public Schools
175 Parkview Drive
Tazewell, VA 24651
405 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Tazewell Elementary School, located at 175 Parkview Drive in Tazewell, Virginia, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As part of the Tazewell County Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in their formative years. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to build a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging social-emotional skills that prepare students for their future educational transitions.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Tazewell Elementary is deeply integrated into the small-town atmosphere of Tazewell, often serving as a focal point for community engagement and local school spirit. The faculty and staff strive to provide a safe, inclusive space that caters to the diverse needs of its student body. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational practices, the school remains committed to equipping young learners with the tools necessary to succeed both within the district and beyond.
405
Total Students
28.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    366 (90.4%)
  • Black
    29 (7.2%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.2%)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
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: Tazewell County Public Schools
Phone: (276)988-4441
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 363
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 42
Kindergarten 108
Grade 1 135
Grade 2 120
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Tazewell Intermediate
Tazewell County Public Schools
371 Students
1253 West Riverside Drive
North Tazewell, VA 24630 (1.4 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th