Enrollment
950
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.6%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Powhatan Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Powhatan Middle
Powhatan Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Powhatan, Virginia, enrolling 950 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 950 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 296 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #198.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Powhatan County Public Schools also operates Powhatan High (1,328 students) and Pocahontas Elementary (668 students) alongside Powhatan Middle.
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 Middle compares
Powhatan Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Powhatan County Public Schools, which includes Powhatan Middle.
$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 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
- 1,328
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- 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
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle 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 (~950 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Powhatan Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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