Walker-grant Early Childhood Center

210 Ferdinand Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Walker-grant Early Childhood Center serves 149 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : The attendance zone for Original Walker-Grant encompasses the entire school district in Fredericksburg, VA, covering approximately 10.9 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Walker-grant Early Childhood Center's student population of 149 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
149 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

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Year Founded
2025
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Walker-grant Early Childhood Center is 0.73, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
22%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
12%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Black
44%
21%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

White
12%
44%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
10%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
88%
0.73

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Walker-grant Early Childhood Center?
149 students attend Walker-grant Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Walker-grant Early Childhood Center students are Black, 22% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 10% 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 19:1, 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 Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : The attendance zone for Original Walker-Grant encompasses the entire school district in Fredericksburg, VA, covering approximately 10.9 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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