- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fredericksburg, VA
Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510151002274
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #14 of 14
- schools in Fredericksburg · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 93.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Walker-Grant 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, Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center ranks #14 of 14 schools in Fredericksburg, VA.
School address
District: Fredericksburg City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510151002274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center held near 138 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 8.5 → 7.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 510151002274 · Fredericksburg, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
149 enr · 18.6:1 · 93.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: James Monroe High (1,013 students)
Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center held near 138 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 8.5 → 7.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Monroe H
James Monroe High
1,013 students
- Hugh Mercer El
Hugh Mercer Elementary
859 students
- Lafayette Elem
Lafayette Elementary
812 students
- Walker-Grant M
Walker-Grant Middle
796 students
- This school 149
Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center
149 students
What this shows Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center reports 149 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center compares
Walker-Grant 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 34% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.5% | ▲ 62% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 34% 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.
Funding equity
$17,150
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 44.3%
Asian 22.1%
White 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 10.1%
Largest group: African American at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
District finance for Fredericksburg City Public Schools reports $17,150 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Monroe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hugh Mercer Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walker-Grant Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Fredericksburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Parkside Elementary
Standard public school
946 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Hugh Mercer Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Lafayette Elementary
Standard public school
812 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Cedar Forest Elementary
Standard public school
789 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Harrison Road Elementary
Standard public school
732 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Smith Station Elementary
Standard public school
715 students 16.6:1 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 (~149 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center?
Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center has 149 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fredericksburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 139 (2022-23) → 138 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center is 18.6:1, which is 34% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center?
93.5% of students at Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center is African American at 44.3% of enrollment, in Fredericksburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center?
Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Fredericksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center ranks #14 of 14 schools in Fredericksburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fredericksburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Fredericksburg City Public Schools?
Besides Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center, Fredericksburg City Public Schools also operates James Monroe High (1,013 students), Hugh Mercer Elementary (859 students), and Lafayette Elementary (812 students). See the Fredericksburg City Public Schools district page for the complete list.