Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center At Melchers serves 280 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center At Melchers's student population of 280 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
280 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center At Melchers is 0.76, 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
10:1
14:1
Asian
7%
8%
Hispanic
29%
20%
Black
29%
21%
White
27%
44%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center At Melchers?
280 students attend Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center At Melchers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center At Melchers students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 27% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% 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 10:1, which is lower 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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