Enrollment
595
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Williamsburg, VA
Matoaka Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Matoaka Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510402002656
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Matoaka Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Williamsburg · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Matoaka Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Matoaka Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Williamsburg, VA.
School address
NCES ID 510402002656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.4%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Matoaka Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Matoaka Elementary
Matoaka Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Williamsburg, Virginia, enrolling 595 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 595 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 312 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #249, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 595 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Williamsburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Stonehouse Elementary (838 students): Matoaka Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 vs 16.1:1).
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools also operates Warhill High (1,277 students) and Lafayette High (1,247 students) alongside Matoaka 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 Matoaka Elementary compares
Matoaka 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 59% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 595 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
595
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 22% in Virginia - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,372
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 595 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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 65.5%
African American 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 3.7%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Matoaka Elementary is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, which includes Matoaka Elementary.
$14,372
Per student
-2%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.7%
State 3.7%
Federal 11.5%
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 Matoaka Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warhill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jamestown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stonehouse Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lois Hornsby Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Matoaka Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,277
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,247
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,243
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Williamsburg
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Stonehouse Elementary
Standard public school
838 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Magruder Elementary
Standard public school
610 students
Matthew Whaley Elementary
Standard public school
485 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
James River Elementary
Standard public school
449 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Waller Mill Elementary
Standard public school
445 students
Similar elementary 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 (~595 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Matoaka Elementary
How many students attend Matoaka Elementary?
Matoaka Elementary has 595 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Williamsburg, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matoaka Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Matoaka Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 13% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 23% 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 Matoaka Elementary?
23.4% of students at Matoaka Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Matoaka Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Matoaka Elementary is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Williamsburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Matoaka Elementary?
Matoaka Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Matoaka Elementary rank among elementary schools in Williamsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Matoaka Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Williamsburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Williamsburg on the city page.
Is Matoaka Elementary a good school?
Matoaka Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Virginia schools. 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 Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools?
Besides Matoaka Elementary, Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools also operates Warhill High (1,277 students), Lafayette High (1,247 students), and Jamestown High (1,243 students). See the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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