- Enrollment
- 1,328
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Powhatan, VA
Powhatan Middle
Federal NCES profile for Powhatan Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510303001269
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Powhatan Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Powhatan · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Powhatan Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Powhatan Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Powhatan, VA.
School address
District: Powhatan County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510303001269 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Powhatan Middle held near 980 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 74.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 510303001269 · Powhatan, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
950 enr · 15.8:1 · 25.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Powhatan High (1,328 students)
Powhatan Middle held near 980 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 74.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Powhatan Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Powhatan High
Powhatan High
1,328 students
- This school
Powhatan Middle
950 students
- Pocahontas Ele
Pocahontas Elementary
668 students
- Flat Rock Elem
Flat Rock Elementary
654 students
- Powhatan Eleme 477
Powhatan Elementary
477 students
What this shows Powhatan Middle reports 950 students on the CCD universe file.
How Powhatan Middle compares
Powhatan Middle 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 56% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 950 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
950
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.6%
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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Virginia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 3.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Powhatan Middle 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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powhatan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pocahontas Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flat Rock Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Powhatan Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Powhatan Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~950 students)
Frequently asked questions about Powhatan Middle
How many students attend Powhatan Middle?
Powhatan Middle has 950 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Powhatan, VA. CCD year-over-year: 969 (2022-23) → 980 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powhatan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Powhatan Middle is 15.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Powhatan Middle?
25.6% of students at Powhatan Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Powhatan Middle?
The largest demographic group at Powhatan Middle is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Powhatan, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Powhatan Middle?
Powhatan Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Powhatan?
By Resource Investment Index, Powhatan Middle ranks #4 of 5 public 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 public schools in Powhatan on the city page.
What other schools are in Powhatan County Public Schools?
Besides Powhatan Middle, Powhatan County Public Schools also operates Powhatan High (1,328 students), Pocahontas Elementary (668 students), and Flat Rock Elementary (654 students). See the Powhatan County Public Schools district page for the complete list.