There were only six American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in Essex County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 33.3% less than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Essex County welcomed 1,092 students during the 2024-25 school year. Among them, American Indian or Alaskan Native students comprised only 0.5% of the student body to be the second least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the three schools in the county, Tappahannock Elementary School recorded the largest enrollment of American Indian or Alaskan Native students in the 2024-25 school year, with three students.
According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools have an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, slightly better than the national average of 15:1. Minority students, primarily Hispanic and Black, make up 56% of the enrollment, while white students constitute 44%.
| School Name | American Indian or Alaskan Native Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex High School | 2 | 393 | 0.5% |
| James H. Cary Intermediate School | 1 | 299 | 0.3% |
| Tappahannock Elementary School | 3 | 400 | 0.8% |
