Pocahontas Elementary

Summary:

Pocahontas Elementary is a public elementary school in Powhatan, Virginia, serving 766 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Powhatan County Public Schools district, which is ranked 28 out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Pocahontas Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (82.9%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, with lower percentages of African American (5.35%) and Hispanic (5.35%) students. The school's academic performance has fluctuated, with its statewide ranking ranging from 304 out of 1,096 Virginia elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 620 out of 1,105 in 2018-2019. In the current 2023-2024 school year, Pocahontas Elementary is ranked 483 out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools. While the school outperforms the state average in Mathematics and English Reading for grades 3-5, it underperforms the state in Science for 5th grade and VA Studies for 4th and 5th grades. Compared to the Powhatan County Public Schools district, Pocahontas Elementary's performance on SOL tests is generally lower.

Pocahontas Elementary's proximity to the higher-performing Powhatan Elementary and the stronger academic outcomes of nearby schools in other districts, such as Grange Hall Elementary and Byrd Elementary, suggest that Pocahontas Elementary may need to reevaluate its strategies and resources to improve student learning and overall school performance. The school also faces significant achievement gaps among student subgroups, including gender, race, socioeconomic status, and disability status, indicating a need for targeted interventions and support programs.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4294 Anderson Hwy
       Powhatan, VA  23139


(804) 598-5717

District: Powhatan County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
483rd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,769 Help


Students who attend Pocahontas Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Powhatan Middle
High:    Powhatan High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  747

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.8%
Two or more races:
5.4%
African American:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pocahontas Elementary ranks better than 56.6% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Powhatan County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.5. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Pocahontas Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Powhatan County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (83.8%), two or more races (5.4%), African American (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Powhatan County Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pocahontas Elementary is 13.8, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Powhatan County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pocahontas Elementary is $7,769, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Powhatan County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pocahontas Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pocahontas Elementary 483rd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Pocahontas Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Powhatan County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Powhatan County Public Schools 28th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pocahontas Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pocahontas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 29.22 879th 1062 17.2%
2006 37.97 789th 1071 26.3%
2007 69.32 291st 1083 73.1%
2008 45.34 701st 1081 35.2%
2009 25.76 957th 1082 11.6%
2010 56.35 523rd 1113 53.0%
2011 45.48 710th 1117 36.4%
2012 54.65 544th 1117 51.3%
2013 40.83 749th 1120 33.1%
2014 54.12 539th 1110 51.4%
2015 43.39 728th 1100 33.8%
2016 70.13 304th 1096 72.3%
2017 58.62 485th 1099 55.9%
2018 58.01 509th 1097 53.6%
2019 50.90 620th 1105 43.9%
2021 67.59 375th 1103 66.0%
2022 51.86 581st 1109 47.6%
2023 53.97 562nd 1114 49.6%
2024 60.50 483rd 1114 56.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pocahontas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.11 204th 247 17.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pocahontas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 47.43 599th 1036 42.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Pocahontas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.54 511th 1100 53.5%
2024 59.23 480th 1098 56.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pocahontas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.90 284th 324 12.3%
2024 25.00 311th 355 12.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Pocahontas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.91 593rd 1093 45.7%
2024 58.82 487th 1101 55.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Pocahontas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.59 204th 588 65.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pocahontas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.90 366th 564 35.1%
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Rank History for White students at Pocahontas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.55 736th 984 25.2%
2024 41.72 645th 979 34.1%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Pocahontas Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, February 22, 2018

Open Quote An amazing school!
Teachers, staff, administration, the PTO all go above and beyond for their families and for the Powhatan community.
Very caring towards everyone! Plans wonderful events for the whole family. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pocahontas Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 702 117 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 825
1998 706 134 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 847
1999 725 138 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 867
2000 743 149 1 3 2 n/a n/a -4 894
2001 777 161 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 946
2002 828 131 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 971
2003 828 131 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 971
2004 685 114 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 812
2005 663 101 3 11 1 n/a n/a 1 780
2006 691 94 2 10 0 n/a n/a 14 811
2007 693 92 10 12 0 n/a n/a 10 817
2008 698 103 6 16 1 n/a n/a 11 835
2009 455 88 6 10 3 n/a n/a 8 570
2010 433 68 8 10 5 n/a n/a 11 535
2011 416 77 4 12 6 0 12 0 527
2012 391 74 3 16 1 0 14 0 499
2013 400 59 2 11 1 0 9 0 482
2014 371 65 1 6 0 0 8 0 451
2015 384 62 3 7 0 0 11 0 467
2016 414 50 4 6 1 0 14 0 489
2017 485 57 5 14 2 0 22 0 585
2018 478 50 6 26 2 0 25 0 587
2019 627 56 6 34 4 0 39 0 766
2020 627 47 6 28 5 0 40 0 753
2021 621 52 6 28 4 1 40 0 752
2022 642 43 1 31 5 0 40 0 762
2023 635 41 0 41 5 0 44 0 766
2024 626 39 2 35 5 0 40 0 747

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pocahontas Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 825 n/a 0.0 5.2
1998 847 n/a 0.0 12.2
1999 867 84.0 10.3 16.4
2000 894 n/a 0.0 16.6
2001 946 67.0 14.1 17.2
2002 971 80.0 12.1 17.4
2003 971 80.0 12.1 17.4
2004 812 62.0 13.1 17.7
2005 780 62.0 12.6 17.8
2006 811 61.0 13.3 18.6
2007 817 63.9 12.8 17.3
2008 835 48.2 17.3 16.1
2009 570 32.7 17.4 29.5
2010 535 30.6 17.4 24.8
2011 527 30.6 17.1 28.8
2012 499 31.5 15.8 26.7
2013 482 31.5 15.3 25.9
2014 451 30.5 14.7 25.7
2015 467 33.0 14.1 24.8
2016 489 34.0 14.3 26.2
2017 585 40.2 14.5 28.5
2018 587 41.5 14.1 36.5
2019 766 48.5 15.7 30.3
2020 753 51.0 14.7 30.3
2021 752 53.2 14.1 n/a
2022 762 52.5 14.5 29.9
2023 766 54.0 14.1 33.3
2024 747 54.0 13.8 30.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pocahontas Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 825 n/a 0.0 5.2
1998 847 n/a 0.0 12.2
1999 867 84.0 10.3 16.4
2000 894 n/a 0.0 16.6
2001 946 67.0 14.1 17.2
2002 971 80.0 12.1 17.4
2003 971 80.0 12.1 17.4
2004 812 62.0 13.1 17.7
2005 780 62.0 12.6 17.8
2006 811 61.0 13.3 18.6
2007 817 63.9 12.8 17.3
2008 835 48.2 17.3 16.1
2009 570 32.7 17.4 29.5
2010 535 30.6 17.4 24.8
2011 527 30.6 17.1 28.8
2012 499 31.5 15.8 26.7
2013 482 31.5 15.3 25.9
2014 451 30.5 14.7 25.7
2015 467 33.0 14.1 24.8
2016 489 34.0 14.3 26.2
2017 585 40.2 14.5 28.5
2018 587 41.5 14.1 36.5
2019 766 48.5 15.7 30.3
2020 753 51.0 14.7 30.3
2021 752 53.2 14.1 n/a
2022 762 52.5 14.5 29.9
2023 766 54.0 14.1 33.3
2024 747 54.0 13.8 30.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pocahontas Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $435 (6.0%) $6,843 (94.0%) $7,277
2020 $431 (5.8%) $6,937 (94.2%) $7,368
2021 $552 (7.1%) $7,217 (92.9%) $7,769

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pocahontas Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 620th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 562nd of 1114 Elementary schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas Elementary)7558.5
 16.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Powhatan County Public Schools)8171.1
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Pocahontas Elementary)7365.1
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Powhatan County Public Schools)7373.3
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas Elementary)8159.5
 21.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Powhatan County Public Schools)8772.7
 14.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Pocahontas Elementary)7673.3
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Powhatan County Public Schools)8277.6
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas Elementary)8668.9
 17.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Powhatan County Public Schools)8577.1
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Pocahontas Elementary)7875.2
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (Powhatan County Public Schools)8475.3
 8.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Pocahontas Elementary)8375.2
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Powhatan County Public Schools)8477.4
 6.6%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students766766
African American5641
 26.8%
American Indian45
 25%
Asian60
 100%
Hispanic3441
 20.6%
Pacific Islander00
White627635
 1.3%
Two or More Races3944
 12.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.3%33.3%
 3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pocahontas Elementary

Students at Pocahontas Elementary are 84% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% African American, 5% Hispanic.

Students who attend Pocahontas Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Powhatan Middle
High : Powhatan High

Pocahontas Elementary ranks 483rd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 747 students attended Pocahontas Elementary.


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