Serving 668 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pocahontas Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 668 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pocahontas Elementary serves the northwest part of Powhatan, VA, covering an attendance area of approximately 102.2 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pocahontas Elementary School's student population of 668 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
668 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pocahontas Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pocahontas Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#955 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)73%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pocahontas Elementary School's ranking?
Pocahontas Elementary School is ranked #955 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Pocahontas Elementary School often compared to?
Pocahontas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Powhatan Elementary School, Flat Rock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Pocahontas Elementary School?
668 students attend Pocahontas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Pocahontas Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pocahontas Elementary School?
Pocahontas Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pocahontas Elementary School offer ?
Pocahontas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pocahontas Elementary School part of?
Pocahontas Elementary School is part of Powhatan County School District.
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