Serving 452 students in grades 3-5, Poquoson Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 452 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 81% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 92% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Poquoson Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poquoson Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Poquoson Elementary School is ranked #62 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Poquoson Elementary School?
452 students attend Poquoson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Poquoson Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poquoson Elementary School?
Poquoson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Poquoson Elementary School offer ?
Poquoson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Poquoson Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 452 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 81% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 92% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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