Enrollment
200
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Powhatan Point, OH
Powhatan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Powhatan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390486503334
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Powhatan Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 200
- students enrolled
Powhatan Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Switzerland of Ohio Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390486503334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Powhatan Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Powhatan Elementary School
Powhatan Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Powhatan Point, Ohio, enrolling 200 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 55.4% of students qualify for free meals, 75% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 200 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 97 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Switzerland of Ohio Local spends $24,402 per pupil, 67% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Switzerland of Ohio Local also operates Woodsfield Elementary School (363 students) and River Elementary School (289 students) alongside Powhatan Elementary School.
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 Powhatan Elementary School compares
Powhatan Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▲ 75% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Ohio - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,402
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 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 97.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, Powhatan Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Switzerland of Ohio Local, which includes Powhatan Elementary School.
$24,402
Per student
+67%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.5%
State 24.8%
Federal 9.7%
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 Powhatan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodsfield Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monroe Central High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyvue Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Powhatan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~200 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Powhatan Elementary School
How many students attend Powhatan Elementary School?
Powhatan Elementary School has 200 students enrolled. It is a public school in Powhatan Point, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powhatan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Powhatan Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 21% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 9% 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 School?
55.4% of students at Powhatan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Powhatan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Powhatan Elementary School is White at 97.5% of enrollment, in Powhatan Point, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Powhatan Elementary School?
Powhatan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Powhatan Elementary School a good school?
Powhatan Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio 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 Switzerland of Ohio Local?
Besides Powhatan Elementary School, Switzerland of Ohio Local also operates Woodsfield Elementary School (363 students), River Elementary School (289 students), and Monroe Central High School (246 students). See the Switzerland of Ohio Local district page for the complete list.
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