Denbigh Early Childhood Center serves 382 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Denbigh Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Denbigh Early Childhood Center's student population of 382 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Denbigh 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
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
17%
18%
Black
53%
22%
White
15%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Denbigh Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Denbigh Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Watkins Early Childhood Center, John Marshall Early Childhood Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Denbigh Early Childhood Center?
382 students attend Denbigh Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Denbigh Early Childhood Center students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denbigh Early Childhood Center?
Denbigh Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Denbigh Early Childhood Center offer ?
Denbigh Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Denbigh Early Childhood Center part of?
Denbigh Early Childhood Center is part of Newport News City PBLC Schs School District.
In what neighborhood is Denbigh Early Childhood Center located?
Denbigh Early Childhood Center is located in the North Newport News neighborhood of Newport News, VA. There are 13 other public schools located in North Newport News.
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