Powhatan Elementary School

3145 Vinson Rd
Clayton, NC 27527
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 655 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Powhatan Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 655 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Powhatan Elementary School's student population of 655 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
655 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Powhatan Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Powhatan Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#1073 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
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44%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Powhatan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
14%
20%
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Black
18%
25%
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White
61%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
This chart display the diversity score of Powhatan Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Powhatan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Powhatan Elementary School's ranking?
Powhatan Elementary School is ranked #1073 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Powhatan Elementary School often compared to?
Powhatan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Dell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Powhatan Elementary School?
655 students attend Powhatan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Powhatan Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Powhatan Elementary School?
Powhatan Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Powhatan Elementary School offer ?
Powhatan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Powhatan Elementary School part of?
Powhatan Elementary School is part of Johnston County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 655 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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