Wise Primary

www.wise.k12.va.us/wps/Default.htm

603 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Wise Primary School, located at 323 Railroad Ave SE in Wise, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Wise County Public Schools district. Dedicated to the academic and personal development of its youngest students, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth. By providing a structured curriculum tailored to primary-age children, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline that prepares students for success as they transition into higher grade levels within the district.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Wise Primary School is deeply integrated into the local Wise community, reflecting the values and spirit of Southwest Virginia. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the community to foster a well-rounded experience for every child. With a commitment to inclusivity and student engagement, the administration and faculty work to maintain a safe, welcoming atmosphere where early learners can develop the curiosity and confidence necessary for lifelong learning.

603

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wise Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	524
Hispanic	24
Black	20
Asian	9
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

White
524 (86.9%)
Two or More
25 (4.1%)
Hispanic
24 (4.0%)
Black
20 (3.3%)
Asian
9 (1.5%)
American Indian
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:	Wise County Public Schools
Phone:	(276)328-8019
Website:	http://www.wise.k12.va.us/wps/Default.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	603
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	526
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 81

Kindergarten 134

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 95