Powhatan Elementary School
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(804)598-5730
- Powhatan Elementary School serves 520 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 92% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 50%.
School Overview
- Powhatan Elementary School's student population of 520 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 520 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Powhatan Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Powhatan Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #116 out of 1,796 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 92% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 15% |
| Black | 2% | 23% |
| White | 91% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | POWHATAN CO PBLC SCHS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Powhatan Elementary School is Powhatan High School (7.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Powhatan Junior High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pocahontas Middle School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Powhatan Powhatan Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 664 students
0.1 miles
4290 Anderson Hwy.
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804)598-5782 0.1 7-8 664 - Powhatan Pocahontas Middle School Grades: 6 | 335 students
0.5 miles
4290 Anderson Hwy.
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804)598-5720 0.5 6 335 - Powhatan Pocahontas Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 585 students
0.6 miles
4294 Anderson Hwy
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804)598-5717 0.6 PK-5 585 - Powhatan Powhatan High School Grades: 9-12 | 1455 students
7.5 miles
1800 Judes Ferry Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804)598-5710 7.5 9-12 1455 - Powhatan Powhatan Vocational Center Vocational School
7.5 miles
1800 Judes Ferry Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804)598-5714 7.5 n/a n/a
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