Berkley/campostella Early Childhood Education Center serves 163 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Berkley/campostella Early Childhood Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Berkley/campostella Early Childhood Education Center's student population of 163 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Berkley/campostella Early Childhood Education Center is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
85%
22%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Berkley/campostella Early Childhood Education Center?
163 students attend Berkley/campostella Early Childhood Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Berkley/campostella Early Childhood Education Center students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berkley/campostella Early Childhood Education Center?
Berkley/campostella Early Childhood Education Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Berkley/campostella Early Childhood Education Center offer ?
Berkley/campostella Early Childhood Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Berkley/campostella Early Childhood Education Center part of?
Berkley/campostella Early Childhood Education Center is part of Norfolk City School District.
In what neighborhood is Berkley/campostella Early Childhood Education Center located?
Berkley/campostella Early Childhood Education Center is located in the Campostella neighborhood of Norfolk, VA.
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