There were only seven American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in Westmoreland County schools in the 2025-26 school year, 16.7% more than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that 2,152 students were enrolled in Westmoreland County schools in the 2025-26 school year. Of those, American Indian or Alaskan Native students comprised 0.3% of the student body, making them the second least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the six schools in the county, Colonial Beach Elementary School, Colonial Beach High School and Washington District Elementary School had the highest number of American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, with two students each.
Virginia public schools have an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, compared with the national average of 15:1, according to Public School Review. Minority students, primarily Hispanic and Black, make up 56% of the enrollment, while white students account for 44%.
| School Name | American Indian or Alaskan Native Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Beach Elementary School | 2 | 381 | 0.5% |
| Colonial Beach High School | 2 | 201 | 1% |
| Cople Elementary School | — | 333 | — |
| Montross Middle School | — | 340 | — |
| Washington & Lee High School | 1 | 472 | 0.2% |
| Washington District Elementary School | 2 | 425 | 0.5% |
Information in this article was obtained from the Virginia Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
