How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center at Melchers | Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fredericksburg, VA | Fredericksburg, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 280 | 149 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | 93.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center at Melchers | Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,431 | $17,150 |
| District | Stafford County Public Schools | Fredericksburg City Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center at Melchers | Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27.5% | 12.1% |
| African American | 28.6% | 44.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.6% | 11.4% |
| Asian | 7.5% | 22.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.9% | 10.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center at Melchers | Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.