Enrollment
654
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.4%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Flat Rock Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Flat Rock Elementary
Flat Rock Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Powhatan, Virginia, enrolling 654 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 654 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 340 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #38.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Powhatan's public schools, it stands alongside Pocahontas Elementary (668 students): Flat Rock Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.1:1 vs 12.4:1).
Powhatan County Public Schools also operates Powhatan High (1,328 students) and Powhatan Middle (950 students) alongside Flat Rock Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Flat Rock Elementary compares
Flat Rock Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,437
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Powhatan County Public Schools, which includes Flat Rock Elementary.
$12,437
Per student
-15%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.3%
State 45.9%
Federal 8.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,328
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~654 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Flat Rock Elementary a good school?
Flat Rock Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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