Powhatan County Public Schools District
- 2320 SKAGGS RD
- POWHATAN, VA 23139
- (804) 598-5700
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 88.3% | 77.0% |
| Dropout Rate | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,765 | $10,960 |
| Students Per Teacher | 17.4 | 17.3 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | - |
| Number of Students | 4,475 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 257 | - |
District Test Scores
SOL - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 83.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 84.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 91.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 93.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 89.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 88.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 91.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 91.0% | 88.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 78.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 84.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 93.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 89.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 88.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 88.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 82.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 87.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 85.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 80.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2008 | 69.0% | 68.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 86.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 73.0% | 65.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 93.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 91.0% | 83.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 85.0% | |
| 2008 | 95.0% | 83.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 98.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 97.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 96.0% | 90.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 93.0% | 87.0% | |
End-of-Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2008 | 93.0% | 93.0% | |
| Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 90.0% | |
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2009 | 93.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 95.0% | 88.0% | |
| Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 99.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 96.0% | 92.0% | |
| Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 97.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 96.0% | 86.0% | |
| Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 87.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 98.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2009 | 99.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2008 | 96.0% | 94.0% | |
| VA & US History Test | |||
| 2010 | 99.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2009 | 98.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2008 | 98.0% | 94.0% | |
| World History I Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 98.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 95.0% | 91.0% | |
| World History II Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 98.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 99.0% | 92.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 97.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 94.0% | 92.0% | |
Source: VA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 4,475 | 17.4 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 40 |
| Kindergarten Students | 307 |
| 1st Grade Students | 324 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 316 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 336 |
| 4th Grade Students | 349 |
| 5th Grade Students | 347 |
| 6th Grade Students | 361 |
| 7th Grade Students | 341 |
| 8th Grade Students | 342 |
| 9th Grade Students | 327 |
| 10th Grade Students | 417 |
| 11th Grade Students | 350 |
| 12th Grade Students | 325 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 20 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 30 |
| Hispanic | 80 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 409 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,905 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,307 |
| Female | 2,137 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 257 | 17.4 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 6 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 15 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 91 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 146 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 100 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 62 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 13 |
| Elementary | 4 |
| Secondary | 9 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 7 |
| Library Support Staff | 7 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 338 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 8 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 12 |
| School Administrators | 15 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 21 |
| Student Support Services | 49 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 232 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $45,519,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $21,574,000 | 47.4% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $19,792,000 | 43.5% |
| Other School Systems | $332,000 | 0.7% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $117,000 | 0.3% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $6,000 | 0.01% |
| School Lunch | $1,170,000 | 2.6% |
| Rents and Royalties | $43,000 | 0.09% |
| Sale of Property | $4,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous | $109,000 | 0.2% |
| Total State Revenues | $22,389,000 | 49.2% |
| General Formula Assistance | $17,995,000 | 39.5% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $1,577,000 | 3.5% |
| Special Education Programs | $1,390,000 | 3.1% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $422,000 | 0.9% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $20,000 | 0.04% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $112,000 | 0.2% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $223,000 | 0.5% |
| School Lunch Programs | $15,000 | 0.03% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $620,000 | 1.4% |
| Other Programs | $15,000 | 0.03% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,556,000 | 3.4% |
| Through State - Title I | $250,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $756,000 | 1.7% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $194,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $4,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $6,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $14,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $2,000 | 0.00% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $259,000 | 0.6% |
| Through State - Other | $8,000 | 0.02% |
| Direct - Other | $63,000 | 0.1% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $43,297,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $25,759,000 | 59.5% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $16,216,000 | 37.5% |
| Student Support | $2,169,000 | 4.8% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $3,304,000 | 7.3% |
| General Administration Support | $496,000 | 1.1% |
| School Administration Support | $1,806,000 | 4.0% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $4,014,000 | 8.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $3,256,000 | 7.2% |
| Other Support Services | $1,171,000 | 2.6% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,322,000 | 3.1% |
| Food Services | $1,322,000 | 2.9% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 88.3% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 278 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 20 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 11 | 0.8% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Powhatan County Public Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 7
- Students: 4,475
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 257
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| School Name (Sort |
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| FLAT ROCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2210 Batterson Rd
Powhatan, VA Public | PK-4 | 650 | 17.5 | ![]() Review This School |
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| POCAHONTAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4294 Anderson Hwy
Powhatan, VA Public | PK-4 | 535 | 17.5 | ![]() Review This School |
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| POCAHONTAS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
4290 Anderson Hwy
Powhatan, VA Public | 5-6 | 708 | 19.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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| POWHATAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4111 Old Buckingham Rd
Powhatan, VA Public | KG-4 | 487 | 18.3 | ![]() Review This School |
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| POWHATAN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1800 Judes Ferry Rd
Powhatan, VA Public | 9-12 | 1,419 | 20.1 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| POWHATAN JR. HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
4135 Old Buckingham Rd
Powhatan, VA Public | 7-8 | 683 | 15.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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| POWHATAN VOCATIONAL CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1800 Judes Ferry Rd
Powhatan, VA Public | 9-12 | - | - | ![]() Review This School |
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