- Enrollment
- 1,328
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Powhatan, VA
Flat Rock Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Flat Rock Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510303002789
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flat Rock Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Powhatan · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Flat Rock Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flat Rock Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Powhatan, VA.
School address
District: Powhatan County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510303002789 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Flat Rock Elementary held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 510303002789 · Powhatan, VA Other · MID · TRAD
654 enr · 13.1:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Powhatan High (1,328 students)
Flat Rock Elementary held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Flat Rock Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Powhatan High
Powhatan High
1,328 students
- Powhatan Middl
Powhatan Middle
950 students
- Pocahontas Ele
Pocahontas Elementary
668 students
- This school
Flat Rock Elementary
654 students
- Powhatan Eleme 477
Powhatan Elementary
477 students
What this shows Flat Rock Elementary reports 654 students on the CCD universe file.
How Flat Rock Elementary compares
Flat Rock Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 54% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 654 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
654
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Virginia - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,138
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Flat Rock Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Powhatan County Public Schools reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Flat Rock Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powhatan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Powhatan Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pocahontas Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Powhatan Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flat Rock Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Powhatan
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~654 students)
Frequently asked questions about Flat Rock Elementary
How many students attend Flat Rock Elementary?
Flat Rock Elementary has 654 students enrolled. It is a public school in Powhatan, VA. CCD year-over-year: 673 (2022-23) → 664 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flat Rock Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Flat Rock Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Flat Rock Elementary?
26.4% of students at Flat Rock Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flat Rock Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Flat Rock Elementary is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Powhatan, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flat Rock Elementary?
Flat Rock Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Flat Rock Elementary rank among schools in Powhatan?
By Resource Investment Index, Flat Rock Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Powhatan, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Powhatan on the city page.
What other schools are in Powhatan County Public Schools?
Besides Flat Rock Elementary, Powhatan County Public Schools also operates Powhatan High (1,328 students), Powhatan Middle (950 students), and Pocahontas Elementary (668 students). See the Powhatan County Public Schools district page for the complete list.