Enrollment
668
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.0%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pocahontas Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pocahontas Elementary
Pocahontas Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Powhatan, Virginia, enrolling 668 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 668 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 346 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #148.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 418 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Powhatan's public schools, it stands alongside Flat Rock Elementary (654 students): Pocahontas Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.4:1 vs 13.1:1).
Powhatan County Public Schools also operates Powhatan High (1,328 students) and Powhatan Middle (950 students) alongside Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas Elementary compares
Pocahontas 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Powhatan County Public Schools, which includes Pocahontas 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 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
- 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
- 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.
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 (~668 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pocahontas Elementary a good school?
Pocahontas Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 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.
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