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Poquoson Primary

19 Odd Rd, Poquoson, VA 23662 · (757) 868-4403 · Poquoson city
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL417 STUDENTS
Enrollment
417
Elementary
DISTRICT 446 · STATE 499
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.3:1 · STATE 13.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
31%
129 students
DISTRICT 24% · STATE 66%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
132
Grade 1
128
Grade 2
157
Student demographics
White
34282%
DISTRICT 84% · STATE 43%
Hispanic
307%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 20%
Black
61%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 21%
Asian
72%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 8%
Two+
317%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 7%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
21652%
Female
20148%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
417
+15 (+4%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
was 14.9:1
% White
82%
was 96%
% Hispanic
7%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Poquoson Primary

Poquoson Primary, a cozy elementary-level community in Poquoson, Virginia, overseen by Poquoson City Public Schools, works with 417 students, covering grades pre-K through 2.

Within Poquoson City Public Schools, which oversees 4 schools and 2,030 students, Poquoson Primary is one campus in the system.

On demographics, Poquoson Primary shows that the student body is overwhelmingly White (82%). Other groups include 7% multiracial, 7% Hispanic. That is noticeably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 90%.

In terms of school funding signals, The school currently runs with 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.6:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 13.8:1 average. About 31% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

Zooming out to the county, the surrounding county (Poquoson city) shows that the typical household earns roughly $120,972 per year, roughly 36% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 4%. In all, Poquoson city runs 4 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,030 students), of which Poquoson Primary is one.

Poquoson High is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.2 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a bedroom-community site.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count climbed 4%: 402 students in 2018 compared to 417 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 96% to 82%.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Poquoson city at a glance

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Population
12,639
Census ACS
Median income
$120,972
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
2,030 students

Quick facts

School name
Poquoson Primary
District
Poquoson City Public Schools
Address
19 Odd Rd, Poquoson, VA 23662
Phone
(757) 868-4403
County
Poquoson city
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–02
Total enrollment
417
Teachers (FTE)
29
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
129 (31%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
510298002157
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Poquoson City Public Schools
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Frequently asked questions

About Poquoson Primary
How many students attend Poquoson Primary?
Poquoson Primary enrolls approximately 417 students in grades PK-02.
Is Poquoson Primary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Poquoson Primary is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Poquoson Primary have?
Poquoson Primary employs 29 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.
What is the student diversity at Poquoson Primary?
Student demographics at Poquoson Primary are roughly 82% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is Poquoson Primary in?
Poquoson Primary is part of Poquoson City Public Schools.
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