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#1658 of 1,851 schools in VA

Based on limited data

Dudley Primary

Elementary School · Tazewell County Public Schools · Bluefield, VA

A Tazewell County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.

Estimated ScoreLimited data profile

1840 Tazewell Ave, Bluefield, VA 24605

  • 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on VA statewide data.Learn more

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics6.3Average49%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.·Area estimate · Based on VA state average
Resources & Environment1.3Needs Improvement51%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$13,165
Chronic Absenteeism48.8%

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

86.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dudley Primary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,179/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bluefield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$51,411

Median home value

$144,600

Median rent

$823/mo

College educated

21.5%

Homeownership

73.5%

Poverty rate

16.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brushfork Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2K–53.3 mi175Compare →
Bluefield Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–24.0 mi358Compare →
Bluewell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–54.9 mi170Compare →
Cedar Bluff ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–5Not available349Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Tazewell County Public Schools

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#13 of 13
District spending per student
$13,165NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dudley Primary is listed in Tazewell County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dudley Primary

Dudley Primary is a public elementary school in Bluefield, VA, part of Tazewell County Public Schools, serving approximately 242 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,658 of 1,851 schools in VA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dudley Primary

What grades does Dudley Primary serve?

Dudley Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.

How many students attend Dudley Primary?

Dudley Primary has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dudley Primary?

The student-teacher ratio at Dudley Primary is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dudley Primary rank in VA?

Dudley Primary ranks #1,658 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Dudley Primary's MySchoolScout rating?

Dudley Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Dudley Primary a charter school?

No, Dudley Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dudley Primary a Title I school?

No, Dudley Primary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dudley Primary?

86.4% of students at Dudley Primary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 1st
Enrollment
242
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Tazewell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.8%
Area population (ZIP 24605)
8,839
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
42.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 24605; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24

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