Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center At Melchers serves 305 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center At Melchers ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center At Melchers's student population of 305 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center At Melchers is 0.74, which is more 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
8%
7%
Hispanic
23%
19%
Black
32%
22%
White
33%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center At Melchers?
305 students attend Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center At Melchers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center At Melchers students are White, 32% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center At Melchers?
Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center At Melchers has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center At Melchers offer ?
Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center At Melchers offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center At Melchers part of?
Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center At Melchers is part of Stafford County School District.
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