Westview Early Childhood Education Center serves 337 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 337 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westview Early Childhood Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Westview Early Childhood Education Center's student population of 337 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Westview Early Childhood Education Center is 0.22, 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
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
88%
22%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
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 Westview Early Childhood Education Center?
337 students attend Westview Early Childhood Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Westview Early Childhood Education Center students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westview Early Childhood Education Center?
Westview Early Childhood Education Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westview Early Childhood Education Center offer ?
Westview Early Childhood Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westview Early Childhood Education Center part of?
Westview Early Childhood Education Center is part of Petersburg City School District.
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