Average
#762 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 41% in state
Based on limited data
Rena B. Wright Primary
Elementary School · Chesapeake City Public Schools · Chesapeake, VA
A Chesapeake City Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
600 Park Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 38 schools in Chesapeake.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rena B. Wright 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 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,087/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chesapeake), 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
$57,774
Median home value
$242,000
Median rent
$1,145/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
54.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23324; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley/campostella Early Childhood Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK | 1.4 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| St. Helena ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Thurgood Marshall ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| Cedar Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 940 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Chesapeake City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #28 of 45
- District spending per student
- $15,274NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rena B. Wright Primary is listed in Chesapeake City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rena B. Wright Primary
Rena B. Wright Primary is a public elementary school in Chesapeake, VA, part of Chesapeake City Public Schools, serving approximately 270 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #762 of 1,851 schools in VA.
Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rena B. Wright Primary
What grades does Rena B. Wright Primary serve?
Rena B. Wright Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Rena B. Wright Primary?
Rena B. Wright Primary has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rena B. Wright Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rena B. Wright Primary is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rena B. Wright Primary rank in VA?
Rena B. Wright Primary ranks #762 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Rena B. Wright Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rena B. Wright Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Rena B. Wright Primary a charter school?
No, Rena B. Wright Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rena B. Wright Primary a Title I school?
No, Rena B. Wright Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rena B. Wright Primary?
83.7% of students at Rena B. Wright 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Chesapeake city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (757) 494-7585
- Area population (ZIP 23324)
- 23,684
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 23324; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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