Enrollment
165
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510267001092
Berkley/Campostella Early Childhood Education Center — Norfolk, VA
Federal NCES profile for Berkley/Campostella Early Childhood Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Norfolk City Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.6%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berkley/Campostella Early Childhood Education Center compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Berkley/Campostella Early Childhood Education Center reports 165 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% below the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 27% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 68% above the Virginia average and 94% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 165 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Norfolk City Public Schools spends $15,833 per pupil district-wide, below the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.5% from local sources (property taxes), 46.2% from the state, and 19.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Berkley/Campostella Early Childhood Education Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.6% | ▲ 68% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 4% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
100.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 68% above the Virginia average of 59.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
— 17% below state mean
Top 14% in Virginia — lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,833
per pupil, district-wide
— below Virginia avg of $16,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 165 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 165 Top 4% in Virginia — larger than 96% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 11.6:1 -17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.6% +68% vs state
NCES ID 510267001092
Student demographics
African American 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 4.2%
White 3.0%
Largest group: African American at 87.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 165:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norfolk City Public Schools, which includes Berkley/Campostella Early Childhood Education Center.
$15,833
Per student
-2%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.5%
State 46.2%
Federal 19.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Berkley/Campostella Early Childhood Education Center
How many students attend Berkley/Campostella Early Childhood Education Center?
Berkley/Campostella Early Childhood Education Center has 165 students enrolled. It is a other school in Norfolk, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkley/Campostella Early Childhood Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkley/Campostella Early Childhood Education Center is 11.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berkley/Campostella Early Childhood Education Center?
100.6% of students at Berkley/Campostella Early Childhood Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berkley/Campostella Early Childhood Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Berkley/Campostella Early Childhood Education Center is African American at 87.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Norfolk, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berkley/Campostella Early Childhood Education Center?
Berkley/Campostella Early Childhood Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.