- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Poquoson Elementary held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 510298001230 · Poquoson, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 20.7:1 · 17.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Poquoson High (647 students)
Poquoson Elementary held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Poquoson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Poquoson High
Poquoson High
647 students
- Poquoson Middl
Poquoson Middle
491 students
- This school
Poquoson Elementary
475 students
- Poquoson Prima
Poquoson Primary
417 students
What this shows Poquoson Elementary reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poquoson Elementary compares
Poquoson 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,306
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
Counselors1.0 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.
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
District finance for Poquoson City Public Schools reports $13,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 491
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~475 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.