Enrollment
122
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Danville, VA
Grove Park Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Grove Park Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510111000391
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grove Park Preschool earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Grove Park Preschool has class sizes smaller than 87% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grove Park Preschool ranks #4 of 6 schools in Danville, VA.
School address
District: Danville City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510111000391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grove Park Preschool compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grove Park Preschool
Grove Park Preschool is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Danville, Virginia, enrolling 122 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.1:1, Grove Park Preschool is leaner than roughly 87% of Virginia schools and 20% under the state's 13.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 74% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Virginia schools, with 122 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 25 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #19, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 47/100).
The surrounding Danville City Public Schools spends $17,916 per pupil, 22% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 26.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Danville's public schools, it stands alongside Twin Springs Elementary (618 students): Grove Park Preschool is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.1:1 vs 14:1).
Danville City Public Schools also operates George Washington High (1,248 students) and Westwood Middle (642 students) alongside Grove Park Preschool.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Grove Park Preschool compares
Grove Park Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 74% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 122 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
122
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 13% in Virginia - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,916
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 69.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
White 9.8%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Grove Park Preschool is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Danville City Public Schools, which includes Grove Park Preschool.
$17,916
Per student
+22%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 46.6%
Federal 26.8%
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.
How Grove Park Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| G.L.H. Johnson Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schoolfield Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| O. Trent Bonner Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grove Park Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,248
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Danville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Twin Springs Elementary
Standard public school
618 students 14:1 students per teacher
Stony Mill Elementary
Standard public school
440 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Brosville Elementary
Standard public school
219 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus
Standard public school
163 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
The Northside Preschool
Standard public school
137 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~122 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Grove Park Preschool
How many students attend Grove Park Preschool?
Grove Park Preschool has 122 students enrolled. It is a public school in Danville, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grove Park Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Grove Park Preschool is 11.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grove Park Preschool?
100.0% of students at Grove Park Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grove Park Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Grove Park Preschool is African American at 69.7% of enrollment, in Danville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grove Park Preschool?
Grove Park Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Grove Park Preschool rank among schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, Grove Park Preschool ranks #4 of 6 schools in Danville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Danville on the city page.
Is Grove Park Preschool a good school?
Grove Park Preschool earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Danville City Public Schools?
Besides Grove Park Preschool, Danville City Public Schools also operates George Washington High (1,248 students), Westwood Middle (642 students), and G.L.H. Johnson Elementary (571 students). See the Danville City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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