Enrollment
475
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Poquoson, VA
Poquoson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Poquoson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510298001230
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poquoson Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Poquoson · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Poquoson Elementary has class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poquoson Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Poquoson, VA.
School address
District: Poquoson City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510298001230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.6%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Poquoson Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Poquoson Elementary
Poquoson Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Poquoson, Virginia, enrolling 475 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.7:1 is larger than about 99% of Virginia schools and 49% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.6% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Virginia average.
With 475 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 197 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #190, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 475 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Poquoson City Public Schools also operates Poquoson High (647 students) and Poquoson Middle (491 students) alongside Poquoson 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 Poquoson Elementary compares
Poquoson 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 49% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 69% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 99% in Virginia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.3%
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
$12,494
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 475 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 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 82.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Poquoson Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Poquoson City Public Schools, which includes Poquoson Elementary.
$12,494
Per student
-15%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.4%
State 49.5%
Federal 9.1%
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 Poquoson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poquoson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poquoson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Poquoson Primary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poquoson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~475 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Poquoson Elementary
How many students attend Poquoson Elementary?
Poquoson Elementary has 475 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Poquoson, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poquoson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Poquoson Elementary is 20.7:1, which is 49% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poquoson Elementary?
17.6% of students at Poquoson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poquoson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Poquoson Elementary is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Poquoson, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poquoson Elementary?
Poquoson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Poquoson Elementary rank among public schools in Poquoson?
By Resource Investment Index, Poquoson Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Poquoson, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Poquoson on the city page.
Is Poquoson Elementary a good school?
Poquoson Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Poquoson City Public Schools?
Besides Poquoson Elementary, Poquoson City Public Schools also operates Poquoson High (647 students), Poquoson Middle (491 students), and Poquoson Primary (417 students). See the Poquoson City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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