Rena B. Wright Primary serves 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rena B. Wright Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rena B. Wright Primary's student population of 270 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rena B. Wright Primary is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
13%
19%
Black
60%
22%
White
16%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Rena B. Wright Primary often compared to?
Rena B. Wright Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Truitt Intermediate, Portlock Primary by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Rena B. Wright Primary?
270 students attend Rena B. Wright Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Rena B. Wright Primary students are Black, 16% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rena B. Wright Primary?
Rena B. Wright Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rena B. Wright Primary offer ?
Rena B. Wright Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rena B. Wright Primary part of?
Rena B. Wright Primary is part of Chesapeake City School District.
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