Enrollment
137
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Northside Preschool compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Northside Preschool
The Northside Preschool is a small combined-grade school in Danville, Virginia, enrolling 137 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Virginia schools, with 137 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 45/100).
The surrounding Danville City Public Schools spends $17,916 per pupil, 22% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 26.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Danville's public schools, it stands alongside Twin Springs Elementary (618 students): The Northside Preschool is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.2:1 vs 14:1).
Danville City Public Schools also operates George Washington High (1,248 students) and Westwood Middle (642 students) alongside The Northside Preschool.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Northside Preschool compares
The Northside Preschool on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,916
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Danville City Public Schools, which includes The Northside Preschool.
$17,916
Per student
+22%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 46.6%
Federal 26.8%
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.
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
- 1,248
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~137 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is The Northside Preschool a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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