Walker-grant Early Childhood Center

210 Ferdinand Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Walker-grant Early Childhood Center serves 138 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 138 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Walker-grant Early Childhood Center's student population of 138 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Walker-grant Early Childhood Center is 0.69, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
8%
Hispanic
17%
19%
Black
50%
22%
White
10%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Walker-grant Early Childhood Center?
138 students attend Walker-grant Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Walker-grant Early Childhood Center students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walker-grant Early Childhood Center?
Walker-grant Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walker-grant Early Childhood Center offer ?
Walker-grant Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Walker-grant Early Childhood Center part of?
Walker-grant Early Childhood Center is part of Fredericksburg City School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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