- Enrollment
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newport News, VA
John Marshall Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for John Marshall Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510264002857
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Marshall Early Childhood Center earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools.
- #25 of 27
- schools in Newport News · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 91.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John Marshall Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Marshall Early Childhood Center ranks #25 of 27 schools in Newport News, VA.
School address
District: Newport News City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510264002857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
John Marshall Early Childhood Center held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 14.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 510264002857 · Newport News, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
213 enr · 19.4:1 · 91.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodside High (1,723 students)
John Marshall Early Childhood Center held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 14.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
John Marshall Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodside High
Woodside High
1,723 students
- Menchville Hig
Menchville High
1,707 students
- Warwick High
Warwick High
1,622 students
- Denbigh High
Denbigh High
1,269 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High
1,106 students
- This school 213
John Marshall Early Childhood Center
213 students
What this shows John Marshall Early Childhood Center reports 213 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Marshall Early Childhood Center compares
John Marshall Early Childhood Center 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 40% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.0% | ▲ 58% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 98% in Virginia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,082
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 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 81.2%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, John Marshall Early Childhood Center is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
District finance for Newport News City Public Schools reports $16,082 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Marshall Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Menchville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warwick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denbigh High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Marshall Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,106
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Newport News
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Joseph H. Saunders Elementary
Standard public school
660 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Achievable Dream Academy
Standard public school
641 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Carver Elementary
Standard public school
634 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Discovery Stem Academy
Standard public school
561 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Kiln Creek Elementary
Standard public school
553 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Katherine Johnson Elementary
Standard public school
553 students 16.8:1 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 (~213 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Marshall Early Childhood Center
How many students attend John Marshall Early Childhood Center?
John Marshall Early Childhood Center has 213 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newport News, VA. CCD year-over-year: 234 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Marshall Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at John Marshall Early Childhood Center is 19.4:1, which is 40% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Marshall Early Childhood Center?
91.0% of students at John Marshall Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Marshall Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at John Marshall Early Childhood Center is African American at 81.2% of enrollment, in Newport News, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Marshall Early Childhood Center?
John Marshall Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John Marshall Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Newport News?
By Resource Investment Index, John Marshall Early Childhood Center ranks #25 of 27 schools in Newport News, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newport News on the city page.
What other schools are in Newport News City Public Schools?
Besides John Marshall Early Childhood Center, Newport News City Public Schools also operates Woodside High (1,723 students), Menchville High (1,707 students), and Warwick High (1,622 students). See the Newport News City Public Schools district page for the complete list.