- Enrollment
- 1,277
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Matoaka Elementary shrank from 642 students in 2022-23 to 601 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 41.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 510402002656 · Williamsburg, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
595 enr · 12.1:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Warhill High (1,277 students)
Matoaka Elementary shrank from 642 students in 2022-23 to 601 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 41.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Matoaka Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warhill High
Warhill High
1,277 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High
1,247 students
- Jamestown High
Jamestown High
1,243 students
- Stonehouse Ele
Stonehouse Elementary
838 students
- Lois Hornsby M
Lois Hornsby Middle
805 students
- This school
Matoaka Elementary
595 students
What this shows Matoaka Elementary reports 595 students on the CCD universe file.
How Matoaka Elementary compares
Matoaka Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,756
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools reports $14,756 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,247
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~595 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 642 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), down 41.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.