- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portsmouth, VA
Mount Hermon Preschool Center
Federal NCES profile for Mount Hermon Preschool Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510300002474
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Hermon Preschool Center earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Portsmouth · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 94.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Hermon Preschool Center has class sizes smaller than 83% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Hermon Preschool Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Portsmouth, VA.
School address
District: Portsmouth City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510300002474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Mount Hermon Preschool Center shrank from 256 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 510300002474 · Portsmouth, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
208 enr · 11.6:1 · 94.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Churchland High (1,453 students)
Mount Hermon Preschool Center shrank from 256 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Mount Hermon Preschool Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Churchland Hig
Churchland High
1,453 students
- Manor High
Manor High
1,149 students
- I.C. Norcom Hi
I.C. Norcom High
1,009 students
- Churchland Mid
Churchland Middle
798 students
- Churchland Ele
Churchland Elementary
721 students
- This school 208
Mount Hermon Preschool Center
208 students
What this shows Mount Hermon Preschool Center reports 208 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Hermon Preschool Center compares
Mount Hermon Preschool Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.9% | ▲ 65% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 208 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
208
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 17% in Virginia - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,888
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
White 10.6%
Two or More 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Mount Hermon Preschool Center is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
District finance for Portsmouth City Public Schools reports $14,888 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Hermon Preschool Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchland High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manor High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| I.C. Norcom High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Churchland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Churchland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Hermon Preschool Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,149
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Portsmouth
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~208 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Hermon Preschool Center
How many students attend Mount Hermon Preschool Center?
Mount Hermon Preschool Center has 208 students enrolled. It is a public school in Portsmouth, VA. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Hermon Preschool Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Hermon Preschool Center is 11.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 26% 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 Mount Hermon Preschool Center?
94.9% of students at Mount Hermon Preschool Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Hermon Preschool Center?
The largest demographic group at Mount Hermon Preschool Center is African American at 71.2% of enrollment, in Portsmouth, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Hermon Preschool Center?
Mount Hermon Preschool Center has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Mount Hermon Preschool Center rank among schools in Portsmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Hermon Preschool Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Portsmouth, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Portsmouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Portsmouth City Public Schools?
Besides Mount Hermon Preschool Center, Portsmouth City Public Schools also operates Churchland High (1,453 students), Manor High (1,149 students), and I.C. Norcom High (1,009 students). See the Portsmouth City Public Schools district page for the complete list.