Willoughby Early Childhood Center

9500 4th View St
Norfolk, VA 23503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 147 students in grades Prekindergarten, Willoughby Early Childhood Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 79%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% 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: 147 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : ≥90%
  • : ≥90%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Willoughby Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Willoughby Early Childhood Center's student population of 147 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
147 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Willoughby Early Childhood Center is 0.73, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
(14-15)
≥90%
79%
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(14-15)
≥90%
79%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Willoughby Early Childhood Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Willoughby Early Childhood Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
21%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Willoughby Early Childhood Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
40%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Willoughby Early Childhood Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
21%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Willoughby Early Childhood Center and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Willoughby Early Childhood Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Willoughby Early Childhood Center and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Willoughby Early Childhood Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
20%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Willoughby Early Childhood Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Willoughby Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Willoughby Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Ocean View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% VA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% VA state average).
How many students attend Willoughby Early Childhood Center?
147 students attend Willoughby Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Willoughby Early Childhood Center students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willoughby Early Childhood Center?
Willoughby Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Willoughby Early Childhood Center offer ?
Willoughby Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Willoughby Early Childhood Center part of?
Willoughby Early Childhood Center is part of Norfolk City School District.
In what neighborhood is Willoughby Early Childhood Center located?
Willoughby Early Childhood Center is located in the West Ocean View neighborhood of Norfolk, VA. There are 1 other public schools located in West Ocean View.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 147 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : ≥90%
  • : ≥90%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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