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What's something POQUOSON PRIMARY does better than most schools?
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Enrollment
417
Elementary
DISTRICT 446 · STATE 499
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·POQUOSON CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 510298002157
Poquoson Primary
19 Odd Rd, Poquoson, VA 23662 · (757) 868-4403 · Poquoson city
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL417 STUDENTS
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This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 132 | 32% |
| Grade 1 | 128 | 31% |
| Grade 2 | 157 | 38% |
Student demographics
32%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Poquoson City Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Poquoson Primary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poquoson Primary this school | 417 | 30.9% | N/A |
| Battlefield Park Elementary Mechanicsville | 407 | 26.5% | 84.1% |
| Colonial Elementary Troutville | 439 | 36.0% | 89.3% |
| Poquoson Elementary Poquoson | 475 | 25.9% | 79.8% |
| West Salem Elementary Salem | 375 | 35.5% | 80.4% |
| Powhatan Elementary Powhatan | 477 | 27.3% | 82.1% |
Matched among Virginia elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Poquoson Primary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 417 | #772 of 1,176 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.6:1 | #703 of 1,105 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 31.6% | #976 of 1,106 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 30.9% | #933 of 1,157 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +3.7% | #233 of 324 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
417
+28 (+7%) vs 2020
-15% since 1990-91, when it was 488
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
was 16.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 417 | 28.5 | 14.6:1 | 31% (129) |
| 2023-24 | 430 | 28 | 15.4:1 | 28% (120) |
| 2022-23 | 470 | 23 | 20.4:1 | 33% (154) |
| 2020-21 | 389 | 24 | 16.2:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 402 | 27.1 | 14.9:1 | 20% (82) |
| 2015-16 | 387 | 24 | 16.1:1 | 18% (68) |
| 2010-11 | 444 | 24 | 18.5:1 | 18% (81) |
| 2000-01 | 458 | 33 | 13.9:1 | 5% (24) |
| 1990-91 | 488 | 27 | 18.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Poquoson Primary.
Since 2017-18: students up 4% (402 to 417); teachers up 5% (27.1 to 28.5).
About Poquoson Primary
In Poquoson, Virginia, Poquoson Primary is a small elementary school. It reports enrollment of 417 students in pre-K through 2.
Poquoson City Public Schools is the district for Poquoson Primary. It has 4 schools and 2,030 students.
White students are 82% of those enrolled at Poquoson Primary. Next come 7% multiracial and 7% Hispanic. That compares with about 90% White among all Poquoson city residents. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 32%.
Poquoson Primary reported 28.5 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 14.6:1. Elementary schools in Virginia have an average ratio of 13.8:1. Roughly 31% of students at Poquoson Primary can receive free or reduced-price lunch.
Looking at the county, Poquoson city, the median household earns about $120,972 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 36%, and roughly 4% of residents are in poverty. Poquoson city has 4 public schools with about 2,030 students, including Poquoson Primary.
A public school about 0.2 miles away, Poquoson High, is the closest to Poquoson Primary. Poquoson Primary has at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
The federal government classifies Poquoson Primary's location as Suburb: Large.
The school grew from 389 students in 2020-21 to 417 in 2024-25. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 16.2:1 to 14.6:1.
Use the discussion section to ask about special education services, counseling, and support programs at Poquoson Primary. You can also rate the school on this page.
Poquoson city at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in Poquoson City Public Schools
- Poquoson HighHigh · 647 students
- Poquoson MiddleMiddle · 491 students
- Poquoson ElementaryElementary · 475 students
Other schools in Poquoson
- Poquoson HighHigh · 647 students
- Poquoson MiddleMiddle · 491 students
- Poquoson ElementaryElementary · 475 students
Nearby schools
- Poquoson High0.2 mi · 647
- Poquoson Middle0.7 mi · 491
- Poquoson Elementary0.9 mi · 475
- Tabb High3.1 mi · 1,153
- Tabb Elementary3.2 mi · 707
- Bethel Manor Elementary3.6 mi · 631
Frequently asked questions
About Poquoson PrimaryHow 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.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.