Enrollment
417
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.7%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Poquoson Primary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Poquoson Primary
Poquoson Primary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Poquoson, Virginia, enrolling 417 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 96% of Virginia schools and 30% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 417 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 188 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #142, 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 417 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Poquoson City Public Schools also operates Poquoson High (647 students) and Poquoson Middle (491 students) alongside Poquoson Primary.
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 Primary compares
Poquoson Primary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Poquoson City Public Schools, which includes Poquoson Primary.
$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 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
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~417 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Poquoson on the city page.
Is Poquoson Primary a good school?
Poquoson Primary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 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.
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