Center Effective Learning serves 139 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
139 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
60%
21%
White
32%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
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 Center Effective Learning?
139 students attend Center Effective Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Center Effective Learning students are Black, 32% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Center Effective Learning?
Center Effective Learning has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Center Effective Learning offer ?
Center Effective Learning offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Center Effective Learning part of?
Center Effective Learning is part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools.
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