Emily Spong Preschool Center serves 170 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
81%
22%
White
11%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Emily Spong Preschool Center?
170 students attend Emily Spong Preschool Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Emily Spong Preschool Center students are Black, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emily Spong Preschool Center?
Emily Spong Preschool Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Emily Spong Preschool Center offer ?
Emily Spong Preschool Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Emily Spong Preschool Center part of?
Emily Spong Preschool Center is part of Portsmouth City Public Schools School District.
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