- Enrollment
- 1,248
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Grove Park Preschool held near 116 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.5 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 510111000391 · Danville, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
122 enr · 11.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High (1,248 students)
Grove Park Preschool held near 116 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.5 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Grove Park Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George Washing
George Washington High
1,248 students
- Westwood Middl
Westwood Middle
642 students
- G.L.H. Johnson
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary
571 students
- Schoolfield El
Schoolfield Elementary
516 students
- O. Trent Bonne
O. Trent Bonner Middle
501 students
- This school 122
Grove Park Preschool
122 students
What this shows Grove Park Preschool reports 122 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grove Park Preschool compares
Grove Park Preschool held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,424
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Danville City Public Schools reports $18,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~122 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 120 (2022-23) → 116 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.