Summer Hill Preschool Center serves 193 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summer Hill Preschool Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Summer Hill Preschool Center's student population of 193 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Summer Hill Preschool Center is 0.52, 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
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
32%
19%
Black
62%
22%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
52%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Summer Hill Preschool Center?
193 students attend Summer Hill Preschool Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Summer Hill Preschool Center students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summer Hill Preschool Center?
Summer Hill Preschool Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Summer Hill Preschool Center offer ?
Summer Hill Preschool Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Summer Hill Preschool Center part of?
Summer Hill Preschool Center is part of Richmond City School District.
In what neighborhood is Summer Hill Preschool Center located?
Summer Hill Preschool Center is located in the South Richmond neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There are 3 other public schools located in South Richmond.
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