Enrollment
418
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510291001204
Westview Early Childhood Education Center — Petersburg, VA
Federal NCES profile for Westview Early Childhood Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
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: Petersburg City 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)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.6%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westview 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
Westview Early Childhood Education Center reports 418 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% 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 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 68% above the Virginia average and 94% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Petersburg City Public Schools spends $15,929 per pupil district-wide, below the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 16.8% from local sources (property taxes), 58.1% from the state, and 25.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 2 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 Westview 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.6% | ▲ 68% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 30% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
100.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 68% above the Virginia average of 59.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
— 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Virginia — lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,929
per pupil, district-wide
— below Virginia avg of $16,211
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.
Overview
Enrollment 418 Top 30% in Virginia — larger than 70% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 15.3:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.6% +68% vs state
NCES ID 510291001204
Student demographics
African American 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
White 3.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 84.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Petersburg City Public Schools, which includes Westview Early Childhood Education Center.
$15,929
Per student
-2%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 16.8%
State 58.1%
Federal 25.0%
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
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Westview Early Childhood Education Center
How many students attend Westview Early Childhood Education Center?
Westview Early Childhood Education Center has 418 students enrolled. It is a other school in Petersburg, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westview Early Childhood Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Westview Early Childhood Education Center is 15.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westview Early Childhood Education Center?
100.6% of students at Westview Early Childhood Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westview Early Childhood Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Westview Early Childhood Education Center is African American at 84.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Petersburg, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westview Early Childhood Education Center?
Westview Early Childhood Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 2 factors: 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.