Enrollment
208
Elementary
DISTRICT 345 · STATE 499
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TAZEWELL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 510381001650
Dudley Primary
1840 Tazewell Ave, Bluefield, VA 24605 · (276) 326-1507 · Tazewell County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL208 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.5:1 · STATE 13.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
88%
183 students
DISTRICT 89% · STATE 66%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 39 | 19% |
| Kindergarten | 83 | 40% |
| Grade 1 | 86 | 41% |
Student demographics
16%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Dudley Primary→Graham Intermediate
Based on grade levels within Tazewell County Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Dudley Primary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley Primary this school | 208 | 88.0% | N/A |
| Laurel Elementary Austinville | 199 | 91.5% | 72.6% |
| Snowville Elementary Hiwassee | 201 | 92.0% | 82.8% |
| Sharon Elementary Clifton Forge | 216 | 84.3% | 91.0% |
| Max Meadows Elementary Max Meadows | 201 | 82.6% | 79.3% |
| Dryden Elementary Dryden | 237 | 86.1% | 70.2% |
Matched among Virginia elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Dudley Primary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Virginia | In Tazewell County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 208 | #1,099 of 1,176 | #6 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.3:1 | #398 of 1,105 | #1 of 6 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 16.3% | #1,068 of 1,106 | #4 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 88.0% | #384 of 1,157 | #7 of 7 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -18.8% | #205 of 759 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
208
-121 (-37%) vs 2020
-8% since 1990-91, when it was 227
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
was 19.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 208 | 15.7 | 13.3:1 | 88% (183) |
| 2023-24 | 242 | 14.9 | 16.2:1 | 86% (209) |
| 2022-23 | 357 | 21 | 17.0:1 | 82% (293) |
| 2020-21 | 329 | 17 | 19.4:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 256 | 12.5 | 20.5:1 | 55% (141) |
| 2015-16 | 270 | 13 | 20.8:1 | 52% (140) |
| 2010-11 | 334 | 17 | 19.6:1 | 44% (148) |
| 2000-01 | 303 | 23 | 13.2:1 | 51% (155) |
| 1990-91 | 227 | 15 | 15.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dudley Primary.
Since 2017-18: students down 19% (256 to 208); teachers up 25% (12.5 to 15.7).
About Dudley Primary
Dudley Primary is a public low-enrollment elementary school in Bluefield, Virginia. Enrolled students number 208 students, in pre-K through 1. Enrollment is 58% lower than the average for elementary schools in Virginia, which is about 499.
Dudley Primary is one school in a 13-school district, Tazewell County Public Schools, which enrolls 5,134 students.
The student body at Dudley Primary is 91% White. Other groups make up 3% Black and 3% multiracial. The county population is about 93% White, within a few points of the school. The school's diversity index is 16%, meaning two students picked at random have a 16% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The school reported 15.7 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 13.3:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Virginia average 13.8:1. Eligible students account for 88% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. That tracks the 89% average for public schools in Tazewell County.
In the county around the school, Tazewell County, the median household income is $47,313, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 17% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 13%. Tazewell County is home to 14 public schools and about 5,134 public school students.
The school nearest to Dudley Primary is Graham Intermediate, at a distance of about 0.8 miles. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
For locale, NCES codes Dudley Primary as Town: Distant.
Compared with 2020-21, the school had 121 fewer students in 2024-25. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 19.4:1; by 2024-25 it was 13.3:1.
Parents and students can post about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater at Dudley Primary. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Tazewell County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
39,624
Census ACS
Median income
$47,313
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
5,134 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Tazewell County Public Schools
- Richlands ElementaryElementary · 576 students
- Richlands HighHigh · 557 students
- Tazewell HighHigh · 509 students
- Graham HighHigh · 489 students
- Richlands MiddleMiddle · 447 students
- Tazewell PrimaryElementary · 405 students
Other schools in Bluefield
- Graham HighHigh · 489 students
- Graham IntermediateElementary · 404 students
- Graham MiddleMiddle · 339 students
- Abb's Valley-Boissevain ElementaryElementary · 144 students
Nearby schools
- Graham Intermediate0.8 mi · 404
- Graham High1.4 mi · 489
- Graham Middle1.9 mi · 339
- Bluefield Middle School2.6 mi · 428
- Brushfork Elementary School3.3 mi · 171
- Bluefield Intermediate School3.6 mi · 269
Frequently asked questions
About Dudley PrimaryHow large is Dudley Primary?
Dudley Primary enrolls approximately 208 students in grades PK-01.
Is Dudley Primary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Dudley Primary is an elementary school covering grades PK-01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dudley Primary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Dudley Primary is approximately 13.3:1 (16 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Dudley Primary?
Dudley Primary reports a student body of 91% White, 2% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Dudley Primary?
Dudley Primary is overseen by Tazewell County Public Schools in Tazewell County.
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