South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center serves 116 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center's student population of 116 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
116 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center is 0.54, 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
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
64%
21%
White
23%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center?
116 students attend South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center students are Black, 23% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center?
South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center offer ?
South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center part of?
South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center is part of Halifax County School District.
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