Powhatan Elementary

4111 Old Buckingham Rd
Powhatan, VA 23139

429 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Powhatan Elementary School, located at 4111 Old Buckingham Rd in Powhatan, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Powhatan County Public Schools district. Situated in a community known for its rural charm and suburban growth, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students. It focuses on building core academic skills while emphasizing character development and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare children for their transition into middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the tight-knit Powhatan community, often serving as a hub for local families and extracurricular involvement. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum and maintaining small-town values, Powhatan Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests. Through a combination of dedicated instruction and community partnership, the school remains committed to ensuring that every student has the tools necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

429

Total Students

50.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Powhatan Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	373
Hispanic	18
Black	14
Asian	1
Two or More	23

White
373 (86.9 %)
Two or More
23 (5.4 %)
Hispanic
18 (4.2 %)
Black
14 (3.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Powhatan County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)598-5730
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	121
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 62