John Marshall Early Childhood Center

John Marshall Early Childhood Center serves 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 232 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

John Marshall Early Childhood Center's student population of 232 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
232 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of John Marshall Early Childhood Center is 0.27, 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.
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State Level (VA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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8%
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Hispanic
7%
19%
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Black
85%
22%
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White
3%
44%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
55%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend John Marshall Early Childhood Center?
232 students attend John Marshall Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of John Marshall Early Childhood Center students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Marshall Early Childhood Center?
John Marshall Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Marshall Early Childhood Center offer ?
John Marshall Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Marshall Early Childhood Center part of?
John Marshall Early Childhood Center is part of Newport News City School District.
In what neighborhood is John Marshall Early Childhood Center located?
John Marshall Early Childhood Center is located in the South Newport News neighborhood of Newport News, VA. There are 14 other public schools located in South Newport News.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 232 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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