Poquoson Primary serves 430 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Poquoson Primary's student population of 430 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
430 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Poquoson Primary is 0.29, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
1%
22%
White
84%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Poquoson Primary?
430 students attend Poquoson Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Poquoson Primary students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poquoson Primary?
Poquoson Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Poquoson Primary offer ?
Poquoson Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Poquoson Primary part of?
Poquoson Primary is part of Poquoson City School District.
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