Moton Early Childhood Center

Moton Early Childhood Center serves 224 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 224 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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Moton Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Moton Early Childhood Center's student population of 224 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
224 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Moton Early Childhood Center is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
8%
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Hispanic
6%
19%
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Black
63%
22%
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White
17%
44%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
14%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Moton Early Childhood Center and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
18%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Moton Early Childhood Center?
224 students attend Moton Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Moton Early Childhood Center students are Black, 17% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moton Early Childhood Center?
Moton Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Moton Early Childhood Center offer ?
Moton Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Moton Early Childhood Center part of?
Moton Early Childhood Center is part of Hampton City School District.
In what neighborhood is Moton Early Childhood Center located?
Moton Early Childhood Center is located in the Phoebus neighborhood of Hampton, VA. There are 3 other public schools located in Phoebus.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 224 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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