Grove Park Preschool serves 120 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grove Park Preschool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grove Park Preschool's student population of 120 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Grove Park Preschool is 0.41, 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
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
75%
22%
White
14%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
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 Grove Park Preschool?
120 students attend Grove Park Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Grove Park Preschool students are Black, 14% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grove Park Preschool?
Grove Park Preschool has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grove Park Preschool offer ?
Grove Park Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grove Park Preschool part of?
Grove Park Preschool is part of Danville City School District.
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