- Enrollment
- 1,328
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Powhatan, VA
Pocahontas Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pocahontas Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510303001398
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pocahontas Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Powhatan · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pocahontas Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pocahontas Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Powhatan, VA.
School address
District: Powhatan County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510303001398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Pocahontas Elementary held near 747 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 54.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 510303001398 · Powhatan, VA Other · MID · TRAD
668 enr · 12.4:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Powhatan High (1,328 students)
Pocahontas Elementary held near 747 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 54.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Pocahontas 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
- This school
Pocahontas Elementary
668 students
- Flat Rock Elem
Flat Rock Elementary
654 students
- Powhatan Eleme 477
Powhatan Elementary
477 students
What this shows Pocahontas Elementary reports 668 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pocahontas Elementary compares
Pocahontas 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 48% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 27% in Virginia - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.0%
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
$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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powhatan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Powhatan Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flat Rock Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Powhatan Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pocahontas 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
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- 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 (~668 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pocahontas Elementary
How many students attend Pocahontas Elementary?
Pocahontas Elementary has 668 students enrolled. It is a public school in Powhatan, VA. CCD year-over-year: 766 (2022-23) → 747 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pocahontas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pocahontas Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 21% 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 Pocahontas Elementary?
30.0% of students at Pocahontas Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pocahontas Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pocahontas Elementary is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Powhatan, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pocahontas Elementary?
Pocahontas Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Pocahontas Elementary rank among schools in Powhatan?
By Resource Investment Index, Pocahontas Elementary ranks #3 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 Pocahontas Elementary, Powhatan County Public Schools also operates Powhatan High (1,328 students), Powhatan Middle (950 students), and Flat Rock Elementary (654 students). See the Powhatan County Public Schools district page for the complete list.