POCAHONTAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Pocahontas Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Powhatan County Public Schools school district, located in Powhatan, VA with about 587 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, Pocahontas Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Pocahontas Elementary School, located at 4294 Anderson Hwy in Powhatan, Virginia, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community within the Powhatan County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on foundational skills and collaborative instruction, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success as they transition through their primary education years.
Beyond its core curriculum, Pocahontas Elementary is known for cultivating a strong sense of community and school spirit. The facility serves as a hub for family engagement, often encouraging parent involvement through various school activities and educational programs. With its commitment to high standards and a nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to ensure that every student feels valued, challenged, and supported throughout their educational journey in the Powhatan area.
For more information, contact Pocahontas Elementary at (804) 598-5717 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5717
POCAHONTAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Powhatan, VA with about 587 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Powhatan County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 587
- Teachers:
- 41.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 587 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POCAHONTAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 81.4%
- Black or African American
- 8.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.4%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.