Enrollment
477
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Powhatan, VA
Powhatan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Powhatan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510303002105
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Powhatan Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Powhatan · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Powhatan Elementary has class sizes smaller than 96% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Powhatan Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Powhatan, VA.
School address
District: Powhatan County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510303002105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.4%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Powhatan Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Powhatan Elementary
Powhatan Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Powhatan, Virginia, enrolling 477 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.5:1, Powhatan Elementary is leaner than roughly 96% of Virginia schools and 32% under the state's 13.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 477 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 237 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #98.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 477 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Powhatan's public schools, it stands alongside Pocahontas Elementary (668 students): Powhatan Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.5:1 vs 12.4:1).
Powhatan County Public Schools also operates Powhatan High (1,328 students) and Powhatan Middle (950 students) alongside Powhatan Elementary.
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 compares
Powhatan Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 32% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 56% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 4% in Virginia - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,437
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 477 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 87.6%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 3.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Powhatan Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Powhatan County Public Schools, which includes Powhatan Elementary.
$12,437
Per student
-15%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.3%
State 45.9%
Federal 8.8%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powhatan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Powhatan Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pocahontas Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flat Rock Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,328
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Powhatan
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~477 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Powhatan Elementary
How many students attend Powhatan Elementary?
Powhatan Elementary has 477 students enrolled. It is a public school in Powhatan, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powhatan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Powhatan Elementary is 9.5:1, which is 32% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 39% 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?
25.4% of students at Powhatan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Powhatan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Powhatan Elementary is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Powhatan, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Powhatan Elementary?
Powhatan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Powhatan Elementary rank among schools in Powhatan?
By Resource Investment Index, Powhatan Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Powhatan, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Powhatan on the city page.
Is Powhatan Elementary a good school?
Powhatan Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Powhatan County Public Schools?
Besides Powhatan Elementary, Powhatan County Public Schools also operates Powhatan High (1,328 students), Powhatan Middle (950 students), and Pocahontas Elementary (668 students). See the Powhatan County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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