Serving 134 students in grades Prekindergarten,
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Northside Preschool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
The Northside Preschool's student population of 134 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Northside Preschool is 0.38, 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
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
8%
18%
Black
78%
22%
White
8%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Northside Preschool?
134 students attend The Northside Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of The Northside Preschool students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Northside Preschool?
The Northside Preschool has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Northside Preschool offer ?
The Northside Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Northside Preschool part of?
The Northside Preschool is part of Danville City PBLC Schs School District.
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