- Enrollment
- 1,328
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Powhatan Elementary held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 510303002105 · Powhatan, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 9.5:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Powhatan High (1,328 students)
Powhatan Elementary held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Powhatan Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Powhatan High
Powhatan High
1,328 students
- Powhatan Middl
Powhatan Middle
950 students
- Pocahontas Ele
Pocahontas Elementary
668 students
- Flat Rock Elem
Flat Rock Elementary
654 students
- This school 477
Powhatan Elementary
477 students
What this shows Powhatan Elementary reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Powhatan Elementary compares
Powhatan Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,138
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Powhatan County Public Schools reports $13,138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~477 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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, 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 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.
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.