- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lawrenceville, VA
Meherrin Powellton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meherrin Powellton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510048000184
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meherrin Powellton Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Lawrenceville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 177
- students enrolled
Meherrin Powellton Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meherrin Powellton Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lawrenceville, VA.
School address
District: Brunswick County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510048000184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Meherrin Powellton Elementary grew from 174 students in 2022-23 to 184 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.3 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 510048000184 · Lawrenceville, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
177 enr · 11.1:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Brunswick High (404 students)
Meherrin Powellton Elementary grew from 174 students in 2022-23 to 184 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 16.3 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Meherrin Powellton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brunswick High
Brunswick High
404 students
- Totaro Element
Totaro Elementary
295 students
- James S. Russe
James S. Russell Middle
288 students
- Red Oak-Sturge
Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary
205 students
- This school
Meherrin Powellton Elementary
177 students
What this shows Meherrin Powellton Elementary reports 177 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meherrin Powellton Elementary compares
Meherrin Powellton Elementary is a growing 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 177 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
177
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 13% in Virginia - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,712
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.6%
White 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Meherrin Powellton Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brunswick County Public Schools reports $18,712 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meherrin Powellton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Totaro Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| James S. Russell Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meherrin Powellton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Lawrenceville
1 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 (~177 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Meherrin Powellton Elementary
How many students attend Meherrin Powellton Elementary?
Meherrin Powellton Elementary has 177 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lawrenceville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 174 (2022-23) → 184 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meherrin Powellton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meherrin Powellton Elementary is 11.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meherrin Powellton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Meherrin Powellton Elementary is African American at 61.6% of enrollment, in Lawrenceville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meherrin Powellton Elementary?
Meherrin Powellton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Meherrin Powellton Elementary rank among public schools in Lawrenceville?
By Resource Investment Index, Meherrin Powellton Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lawrenceville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Brunswick County Public Schools?
Besides Meherrin Powellton Elementary, Brunswick County Public Schools also operates Brunswick High (404 students), Totaro Elementary (295 students), and James S. Russell Middle (288 students). See the Brunswick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.