At a glance
Reported students
177
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.15
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
3rd percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
288
Meherrin Powellton Elementary: 177 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
11.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 159
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19.75
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.1:1
What the reported data says about Meherrin Powellton Elementary
Meherrin Powellton Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Lawrenceville. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Brunswick County Public Schools. NCES reports 177 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 3rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, below the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (61.6%) and White (22.6%). English learners represent 8.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Meherrin Powellton Elementary
- 1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.15 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.33 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.33
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.6%
- Hispanic9%
- Black61.6%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial5.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Brunswick County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
205 reported students
Totaro Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
295 reported students
James S. Russell Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
288 reported students
Brunswick High
High · Grades 09–12
404 reported students
Public schools near Meherrin Powellton Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick High High · Brunswick County Public Schools | 09–12 | 404 | 7 mi |
| Totaro Elementary Elementary · Brunswick County Public Schools | PK–06 | 295 | 8.6 mi |
| James S. Russell Middle Middle · Brunswick County Public Schools | 07–08 | 288 | 8.7 mi |
| Southside L.I.N.K. Project/Brunswick Co Other · Southside L.I.N.K. Project/Brunswick Co | Not reported | — | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Meherrin Powellton Elementary
What grades does Meherrin Powellton Elementary serve?
Meherrin Powellton Elementary reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Brunswick County Public Schools.
How many students attend Meherrin Powellton Elementary?
Meherrin Powellton Elementary reported 177 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 3rd percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 159 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Meherrin Powellton Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 177 students and 15.15 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Meherrin Powellton Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Meherrin Powellton Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Brunswick County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Meherrin Powellton Elementary in?
Meherrin Powellton Elementary is part of Brunswick County Public Schools, based in Lawrenceville, VA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Meherrin Powellton Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Brunswick High (7 mi), Totaro Elementary (8.6 mi), James S. Russell Middle (8.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.