Enrollment
74
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510216003099
Lancaster Early Childhood Education Center — Kilmarnock, VA
Federal NCES profile for Lancaster Early Childhood Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 17/100.
👥 Class size 17
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: Lancaster County 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)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lancaster 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
Lancaster Early Childhood Education Center reports 74 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 49% above the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 31% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lancaster County Public Schools spends $20,728 per pupil district-wide, above the Virginia average of $16,211 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 62.0% from local sources (property taxes), 21.5% from the state, and 16.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (F), calculated from 1 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 Lancaster 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 49% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 1% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
— 49% above state mean
Top 99% in Virginia — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$20,728
per pupil, district-wide
— above Virginia avg of $16,211
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 74 Top 1% in Virginia — larger than 99% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 20.8:1 +49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 510216003099
Student demographics
African American 62.2%
White 28.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.1%
Largest group: African American at 62.2% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lancaster County Public Schools, which includes Lancaster Early Childhood Education Center.
$20,728
Per student
+28%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 62.0%
State 21.5%
Federal 16.5%
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
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
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Frequently asked questions about Lancaster Early Childhood Education Center
How many students attend Lancaster Early Childhood Education Center?
Lancaster Early Childhood Education Center has 74 students enrolled. It is a other school in Kilmarnock, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lancaster Early Childhood Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lancaster Early Childhood Education Center is 20.8:1, which is 49% higher than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lancaster Early Childhood Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Lancaster Early Childhood Education Center is African American at 62.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Kilmarnock, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lancaster Early Childhood Education Center?
Lancaster Early Childhood Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.