- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Petersburg, VA
Westview Early Childhood Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Westview Early Childhood Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510291001204
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westview Early Childhood Education Center earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Petersburg · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 418
- students enrolled
Westview Early Childhood Education Center has class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westview Early Childhood Education Center ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Petersburg, VA.
School address
District: Petersburg City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510291001204 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
Westview Early Childhood Education Center grew from 337 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+20.2%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+68 students YoY 510291001204 · Petersburg, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 19:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Petersburg High (1,215 students)
Westview Early Childhood Education Center grew from 337 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+20.2%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Westview Early Childhood Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Petersburg Hig
Petersburg High
1,215 students
- Vernon Johns M
Vernon Johns Middle
949 students
- Walnut Hill El
Walnut Hill Elementary
574 students
- Cool Spring El
Cool Spring Elementary
540 students
- Pleasants Lane
Pleasants Lane Elementary
493 students
- This school 418
Westview Early Childhood Education Center
418 students
What this shows Westview Early Childhood Education Center reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westview Early Childhood Education Center compares
Westview Early Childhood Education Center is a growing 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 37% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 37% 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
$16,474
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Westview Early Childhood Education Center is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
District finance for Petersburg City Public Schools reports $16,474 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westview Early Childhood Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petersburg High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vernon Johns Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Hill Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cool Spring Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasants Lane Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westview Early Childhood Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~418 students)
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 public school in Petersburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), up 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westview Early Childhood Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Westview Early Childhood Education Center is 19:1, which is 37% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 27/100 (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 Westview Early Childhood Education Center rank among public schools in Petersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Westview Early Childhood Education Center ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Petersburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Petersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Petersburg City Public Schools?
Besides Westview Early Childhood Education Center, Petersburg City Public Schools also operates Petersburg High (1,215 students), Vernon Johns Middle (949 students), and Walnut Hill Elementary (574 students). See the Petersburg City Public Schools district page for the complete list.