Serving 614 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Powhatan Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 614 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Powhatan Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Powhatan Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Powhatan Elementary School is ranked #550 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Powhatan Elementary School often compared to?
Powhatan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Dell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Powhatan Elementary School?
614 students attend Powhatan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Powhatan Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Powhatan Elementary School?
Powhatan Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Powhatan Elementary School offer ?
Powhatan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Powhatan Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 614 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
