Pocahontas Elementary

www.powhatan.k12.va.us/

668 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

668

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pocahontas Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	548
Hispanic	43
Black	42
Asian	2
Two or More	29
American Indian	4

White
548 (82.0%)
Hispanic
43 (6.4%)
Black
42 (6.3%)
Two or More
29 (4.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)

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)598-5717
Website:	http://www.powhatan.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	668
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 17

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 129