John Marshall Early Childhood Center serves 213 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Attendance Zone: The John Marshall Early Childhood Center serves the southeast part of Newport News, VA, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Marshall Early Childhood Center's student population of 213 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
213 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings
The diversity score of John Marshall Early Childhood Center is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
8%
20%
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Black
81%
21%
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White
1%
44%
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Two or more races
9%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are John Marshall Early Childhood Center often compared to?
John Marshall Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Denbigh Early Childhood Center, Watkins Early Childhood Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend John Marshall Early Childhood Center?
213 students attend John Marshall Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of John Marshall Early Childhood Center students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Marshall Early Childhood Center?
John Marshall Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Marshall Early Childhood Center offer ?
John Marshall Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John Marshall Early Childhood Center part of?
John Marshall Early Childhood Center is part of Newport News City School District.
In what neighborhood is John Marshall Early Childhood Center located?
John Marshall Early Childhood Center is located in the South Newport News neighborhood of Newport News, VA. There are 14 other public schools located in South Newport News.
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