There were 11 American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in Powhatan County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 15.4% less than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Powhatan County welcomed 4,222 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, American Indian or Alaskan Native students comprised 0.3% of the student body to be the second least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the five schools in the county, Pocahontas Elementary School recorded the largest enrollment of American Indian or Alaskan Native students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of five students.
According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools saw an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 14:1 in the 2023-24 school year, which is better than the national average of 15:1 in public schools.
| School Name | American Indian or Alaskan Native Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Rock Elementary School | 2 | 664 | 0.3% |
| Pocahontas Elementary School | 5 | 747 | 0.7% |
| Powhatan Elementary School | — | 444 | — |
| Powhatan High School | 2 | 1,385 | 0.1% |
| Powhatan Middle School | 2 | 982 | 0.2% |
