John Marshall Early Childhood Center serves 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Marshall Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
John Marshall Early Childhood Center's student population of 232 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of John Marshall Early Childhood Center is 0.27, 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
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
85%
22%
White
3%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
55%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John Marshall Early Childhood Center?
232 students attend John Marshall Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of John Marshall Early Childhood Center students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Marshall Early Childhood Center?
John Marshall Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Marshall Early Childhood Center offer ?
John Marshall Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John Marshall Early Childhood Center part of?
John Marshall Early Childhood Center is part of Newport News City 51爆料s.
In what neighborhood is John Marshall Early Childhood Center located?
John Marshall Early Childhood Center is located in the South Newport News neighborhood of Newport News, VA. There are 14 other public schools located in South Newport News.
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