Walker-grant Early Childhood Center serves 139 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walker-grant Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Walker-grant Early Childhood Center's student population of 139 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Walker-grant Early Childhood Center is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
22%
19%
Black
47%
22%
White
9%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Walker-grant Early Childhood Center?
139 students attend Walker-grant Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Walker-grant Early Childhood Center students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walker-grant Early Childhood Center?
Walker-grant Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walker-grant Early Childhood Center offer ?
Walker-grant Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Walker-grant Early Childhood Center part of?
Walker-grant Early Childhood Center is part of Fredericksburg City School District.
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