21 Burns Drive
Newport News, VA 23601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Watkins Early Childhood Center serves 359 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 359 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Watkins Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

Watkins Early Childhood Center's student population of 359 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Watkins Early Childhood Center is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (VA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
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Hispanic
18%
18%
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Black
54%
22%
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White
19%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.64
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Watkins Early Childhood Center's ranking?

Watkins Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

How many students attend Watkins Early Childhood Center?

359 students attend Watkins Early Childhood Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of Watkins Early Childhood Center students are Black, 19% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Watkins Early Childhood Center?

Watkins Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Watkins Early Childhood Center offer ?

Watkins Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Watkins Early Childhood Center part of?

Watkins Early Childhood Center is part of Newport News City Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 359 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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