There were only two American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in Northumberland County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 100% more than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Northumberland County welcomed 1,162 students during the 2024-25 school year. Among them, American Indian or Alaskan Native students comprised only 0.2% of the student body to be the second least represented ethnicity in the county.
Northumberland Elementary School and Northumberland Middle School were the only schools in the county to welcome American Indian or Alaskan Native students during the 2024-25 school year.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Elementary School | 1 | 503 | 0.2% |
| Northumberland High School | — | 380 | — |
| Northumberland Middle School | 1 | 279 | 0.4% |
