- Enrollment
- 1,248
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Danville, VA
The Northside Preschool
Federal NCES profile for The Northside Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510111002872
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Northside Preschool earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 137
- students enrolled
The Northside Preschool has class sizes larger than 71% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Northside Preschool ranks #5 of 6 schools in Danville, VA.
School address
District: Danville City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510111002872 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
The Northside Preschool shrank from 141 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 10.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 510111002872 · Danville, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
137 enr · 15.2:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High (1,248 students)
The Northside Preschool shrank from 141 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 10.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
The Northside 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 137
The Northside Preschool
137 students
What this shows The Northside Preschool reports 137 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Northside Preschool compares
The Northside Preschool 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Virginia - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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 72.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
White 8.8%
Two or More 7.3%
Largest group: African American at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, The Northside 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 The Northside Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| G.L.H. Johnson Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schoolfield Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| O. Trent Bonner Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Northside 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
Grove Park Preschool
Standard public school
122 students 11.1:1 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 (~137 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Northside Preschool
How many students attend The Northside Preschool?
The Northside Preschool has 137 students enrolled. It is a public school in Danville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 122 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Northside Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at The Northside Preschool is 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Northside Preschool?
The largest demographic group at The Northside Preschool is African American at 72.3% of enrollment, in Danville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Northside Preschool?
The Northside Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 The Northside Preschool rank among schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, The Northside Preschool ranks #5 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 The Northside 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.