Magruder Early Childhood Center serves 337 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
337 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
89%
22%
White
4%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Magruder Early Childhood Center?
337 students attend Magruder Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Magruder Early Childhood Center students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Magruder Early Childhood Center?
Magruder Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Magruder Early Childhood Center offer ?
Magruder Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Magruder Early Childhood Center part of?
Magruder Early Childhood Center is part of Newport News City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools School District.
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