- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Powhatan Elementary School grew from 177 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 390486503334 · Powhatan Point, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 14.3:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodsfield Elementary School (363 students)
Powhatan Elementary School grew from 177 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Powhatan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodsfield Ele
Woodsfield Elementary School
363 students
- River Elementa
River Elementary School
289 students
- Monroe Central
Monroe Central High School
246 students
- Skyvue Element
Skyvue Elementary School
237 students
- This school
Powhatan Elementary School
200 students
- River High Sch
River High School
180 students
What this shows Powhatan Elementary School reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Powhatan Elementary School compares
Powhatan Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$25,982
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Switzerland of Ohio Local reports $25,982 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~200 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 177 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), up 17.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.