Watkins Early Childhood Center serves 329 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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: 329 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Watkins Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Watkins Early Childhood Center's student population of 329 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Watkins Early Childhood Center is 0.66, 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
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
21%
19%
Black
51%
22%
White
18%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
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 Watkins Early Childhood Center?
329 students attend Watkins Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Watkins Early Childhood Center students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watkins Early Childhood Center?
Watkins Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Watkins Early Childhood Center offer ?
Watkins Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Watkins Early Childhood Center part of?
Watkins Early Childhood Center is part of Newport News City School District.
In what neighborhood is Watkins Early Childhood Center located?
Watkins Early Childhood Center is located in the South Newport News neighborhood of Newport News, VA. There are 14 other public schools located in South Newport News.
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