Moton Early Childhood Center

Moton Early Childhood Center serves 248 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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: 248 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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 248 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
248 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Moton Early Childhood Center is 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
7%
19%
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Black
65%
22%
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White
14%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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
88%
52%
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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?
248 students attend Moton Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Moton Early Childhood Center students are Black, 14% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moton Early Childhood Center?
Moton Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 248 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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