Poquoson Elementary

pes.poquoson.k12.va.us/

475 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Poquoson Elementary School, located at 1033 Poquoson Ave in Poquoson, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Poquoson City Public Schools district. The school is known for its close-knit community atmosphere, benefiting from the small-town environment of Poquoson. It typically serves students in the primary grade levels, focusing on building strong academic foundations in core subjects like literacy and mathematics while emphasizing the social and emotional development of its young learners.

The school is highly regarded for its dedicated faculty and commitment to maintaining a supportive learning environment. As part of a smaller school division, Poquoson Elementary often fosters strong partnerships between teachers, students, and parents, which contributes to its reputation for academic consistency and community engagement. By prioritizing individualized instruction and a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to the upper elementary and middle school levels.

475

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Poquoson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	390
Hispanic	35
Black	7
Asian	7
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

White
390 (82.1%)
Hispanic
35 (7.4%)
Two or More
35 (7.4%)
Black
7 (1.5%)
Asian
7 (1.5%)
American Indian
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:	Poquoson City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)868-6921
Website:	http://pes.poquoson.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Grade 3 173

Grade 4 161

Grade 5 141