Rena B. Wright Primary

Public PK, KG-2

 600 Park Ave
       Chesapeake, VA  23324


(757) 494-7585

District: Chesapeake City Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,945 Help


Students who attend Rena B. Wright Primary usually attend:

Middle:    Oscar Smith Middle
High:    Oscar F. Smith High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  271

Racial breakdown:

African American:
62.4%
White:
17.0%
Hispanic:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.6% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (62.4%), White (17%), Hispanic (10.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rena B. Wright Primary is 9.5, which is the lowest among 28 elementary schools in the Chesapeake City Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rena B. Wright Primary is $15,945, which is the 2nd highest among 19 elementary schools in the Chesapeake City Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Rena B. Wright Primary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Chesapeake City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Chesapeake City Public Schools 28th of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Enrollment information for Rena B. Wright Primary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 706 706
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 712 712
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 699 699
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 718 718
1993 250 423 9 3 3 n/a n/a 0 688
1994 267 469 9 3 1 n/a n/a 0 749
1995 201 392 7 1 2 n/a n/a 0 603
1996 201 392 7 1 2 n/a n/a 0 603
1997 197 354 5 2 3 n/a n/a 0 561
1998 172 386 10 4 3 n/a n/a 0 575
1999 133 236 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2000 122 226 3 3 0 n/a n/a -4 350
2001 102 180 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 290
2002 91 184 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 282
2003 91 184 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 282
2004 85 178 4 7 1 n/a n/a 6 281
2005 98 202 2 7 3 n/a n/a 0 312
2006 84 215 1 6 3 n/a n/a 8 317
2007 85 214 1 1 0 n/a n/a 7 308
2008 89 209 5 5 0 n/a n/a 7 315
2009 96 193 5 6 2 n/a n/a 7 309
2010 83 204 7 14 1 n/a n/a 6 315
2011 67 206 4 18 0 0 21 0 316
2012 53 222 3 21 0 0 18 0 317
2013 62 225 3 30 0 0 16 0 336
2014 71 234 2 21 0 1 14 0 343
2015 64 220 2 26 0 3 12 0 327
2016 101 195 4 22 0 3 14 0 339
2017 89 236 2 31 0 1 18 0 377
2018 89 239 1 37 1 0 14 0 381
2019 74 217 0 37 1 0 23 0 352
2020 65 215 1 33 2 0 16 0 332
2021 51 179 0 33 1 0 27 0 291
2022 56 174 0 32 1 0 29 0 292
2023 46 169 1 29 1 1 24 0 271

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rena B. Wright Primary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 706 33.7 20.9 n/a
1990 712 36.3 19.6 n/a
1991 699 36.4 19.2 n/a
1992 718 37.1 19.3 n/a
1993 688 39.2 17.6 n/a
1994 749 37.5 n/a 64.4
1995 603 n/a 0.0 69.7
1996 603 n/a 0.0 69.7
1997 561 n/a 0.0 67
1998 575 n/a 0.0 72.3
1999 378 42.0 9.0 81.5
2000 350 n/a 0.0 81.1
2001 290 29.6 9.8 84.5
2002 282 35.0 8.1 72.7
2003 282 35.0 8.1 72.7
2004 281 32.0 8.8 81.8
2005 312 30.0 10.4 78.5
2006 317 32.0 9.9 77.3
2007 308 35.8 8.6 79.4
2008 315 25.0 12.6 75.6
2009 309 22.5 13.7 79.5
2010 315 21.8 14.4 77.7
2011 316 19.8 15.9 76.6
2012 317 24.8 12.7 76.7
2013 336 28.0 12.0 78.6
2014 343 28.5 12.0 76.4
2015 327 27.0 12.1 78.6
2016 339 26.0 13.0 85.3
2017 377 28.0 13.4 99.2
2018 381 29.6 12.8 86.4
2019 352 27.9 12.5 87.2
2020 332 26.5 12.5 93.7
2021 291 28.0 10.3 n/a
2022 292 25.0 11.6 99
2023 271 28.2 9.5 95.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rena B. Wright Primary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 706 33.7 20.9 n/a
1990 712 36.3 19.6 n/a
1991 699 36.4 19.2 n/a
1992 718 37.1 19.3 n/a
1993 688 39.2 17.6 n/a
1994 749 37.5 n/a 64.4
1995 603 n/a 0.0 69.7
1996 603 n/a 0.0 69.7
1997 561 n/a 0.0 67
1998 575 n/a 0.0 72.3
1999 378 42.0 9.0 81.5
2000 350 n/a 0.0 81.1
2001 290 29.6 9.8 84.5
2002 282 35.0 8.1 72.7
2003 282 35.0 8.1 72.7
2004 281 32.0 8.8 81.8
2005 312 30.0 10.4 78.5
2006 317 32.0 9.9 77.3
2007 308 35.8 8.6 79.4
2008 315 25.0 12.6 75.6
2009 309 22.5 13.7 79.5
2010 315 21.8 14.4 77.7
2011 316 19.8 15.9 76.6
2012 317 24.8 12.7 76.7
2013 336 28.0 12.0 78.6
2014 343 28.5 12.0 76.4
2015 327 27.0 12.1 78.6
2016 339 26.0 13.0 85.3
2017 377 28.0 13.4 99.2
2018 381 29.6 12.8 86.4
2019 352 27.9 12.5 87.2
2020 332 26.5 12.5 93.7
2021 291 28.0 10.3 n/a
2022 292 25.0 11.6 99
2023 271 28.2 9.5 95.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rena B. Wright Primary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,514 (11.1%) $12,162 (88.9%) $13,677
2020 $1,100 (9.9%) $10,032 (90.1%) $11,133
2021 $1,694 (10.6%) $14,251 (89.4%) $15,945

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rena B. Wright Primary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students352271
 23%
African American217169
 22.1%
American Indian11
Asian01
Hispanic3729
 21.6%
Pacific Islander01
White7446
 37.8%
Two or More Races2324
 4.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.2%95.6%
 8.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 271 students attended Rena B. Wright Primary.

Students at Rena B. Wright Primary are 62% African American, 17% White, 11% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

Students who attend Rena B. Wright Primary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oscar Smith Middle
High : Oscar F. Smith High


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