- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Poquoson, VA
Poquoson Primary
Federal NCES profile for Poquoson Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510298002157
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poquoson Primary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Poquoson · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Poquoson Primary has class sizes larger than 96% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poquoson Primary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Poquoson, VA.
School address
District: Poquoson City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510298002157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Poquoson Primary shrank from 470 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 510298002157 · Poquoson, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 18.1:1 · 27.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Poquoson High (647 students)
Poquoson Primary shrank from 470 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Poquoson Primary 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
- Poquoson Eleme
Poquoson Elementary
475 students
- This school
Poquoson Primary
417 students
What this shows Poquoson Primary reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poquoson Primary compares
Poquoson Primary is a shrinking 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 52% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 96% in Virginia - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Poquoson Primary 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 Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poquoson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poquoson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Poquoson Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poquoson Primary'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
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~417 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Poquoson Primary
How many students attend Poquoson Primary?
Poquoson Primary has 417 students enrolled. It is a public school in Poquoson, VA. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poquoson Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Poquoson Primary is 18.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poquoson Primary?
27.7% of students at Poquoson Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poquoson Primary?
The largest demographic group at Poquoson Primary is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Poquoson, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poquoson Primary?
Poquoson Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Primary rank among public schools in Poquoson?
By Resource Investment Index, Poquoson Primary ranks #3 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 Primary, Poquoson City Public Schools also operates Poquoson High (647 students), Poquoson Middle (491 students), and Poquoson Elementary (475 students). See the Poquoson City Public Schools district page for the complete list.