Pocahontas Elementary School vs. Powhatan Elementary School
Should I attend Pocahontas Elementary School or Powhatan Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pocahontas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Powhatan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 762 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pocahontas Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Powhatan Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
762 students
439 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#719 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#297 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
52
15
Kindergarten Students
108
71
Grade 1 Students
108
66
Grade 2 Students
124
67
Grade 3 Students
125
63
Grade 4 Students
116
67
Grade 5 Students
129
90
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
6%
2%
% White
84%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
