Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center At Melchers serves 292 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center At Melchers ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center At Melchers's student population of 292 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center At Melchers is 0.77, which is more 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
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
8%
Hispanic
21%
19%
Black
31%
22%
White
29%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center At Melchers?
292 students attend Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center At Melchers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center At Melchers students are Black, 29% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center At Melchers?
Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center At Melchers has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center At Melchers offer ?
Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center At Melchers offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center At Melchers part of?
Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center At Melchers is part of Stafford County School District.
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