- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clayton, NC
Powhatan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Powhatan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370237003113
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Powhatan Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Clayton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Powhatan Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Powhatan Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Clayton, NC.
School address
District: Johnston County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370237003113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Powhatan Elementary held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 370237003113 · Clayton, NC Other · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 15.6:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Corinth Holders High (2,187 students)
Powhatan Elementary held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Powhatan Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corinth Holder
Corinth Holders High
2,187 students
- Clayton High
Clayton High
1,929 students
- Cleveland High
Cleveland High
1,889 students
- West Johnston
West Johnston High
1,563 students
- Smithfield-Sel
Smithfield-Selma High
1,548 students
- This school 656
Powhatan Elementary
656 students
What this shows Powhatan Elementary reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How Powhatan Elementary compares
Powhatan Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 55% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.6%
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
$11,352
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 656 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 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 52.6%
African American 20.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Powhatan Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Johnston County Public Schools reports $11,352 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Powhatan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth Holders High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clayton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cleveland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Johnston High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smithfield-Selma High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Powhatan Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Clayton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
American Leadership Academy - Johnston
Standard public school
2,082 students
River Dell Elementary
Standard public school
981 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Cleveland Elementary
Standard public school
851 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
West Clayton Elementary
Standard public school
742 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Riverwood Elementary
Standard public school
728 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
East Clayton Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~656 students)
Frequently asked questions about Powhatan Elementary
How many students attend Powhatan Elementary?
Powhatan Elementary has 656 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clayton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 614 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powhatan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Powhatan Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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 Powhatan Elementary?
29.5% of students at Powhatan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Powhatan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Powhatan Elementary is White at 52.6% of enrollment, in Clayton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Powhatan Elementary?
Powhatan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Powhatan Elementary rank among schools in Clayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Powhatan Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Clayton, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Johnston County Public Schools?
Besides Powhatan Elementary, Johnston County Public Schools also operates Corinth Holders High (2,187 students), Clayton High (1,929 students), and Cleveland High (1,889 students). See the Johnston County Public Schools district page for the complete list.