Walker-grant Early Childhood Center serves 138 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walker-grant Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Walker-grant Early Childhood Center's student population of 138 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Walker-grant Early Childhood Center is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
8%
Hispanic
17%
19%
Black
50%
22%
White
10%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Walker-grant Early Childhood Center?
138 students attend Walker-grant Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Walker-grant Early Childhood Center students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walker-grant Early Childhood Center?
Walker-grant Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walker-grant Early Childhood Center offer ?
Walker-grant Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Walker-grant Early Childhood Center part of?
Walker-grant Early Childhood Center is part of Fredericksburg City School District.
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