- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norfolk, VA
Willoughby Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Willoughby Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510267001146
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willoughby Early Childhood Center earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #23 of 29
- schools in Norfolk · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 181
- students enrolled
Willoughby Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 96% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willoughby Early Childhood Center ranks #23 of 29 schools in Norfolk, VA.
School address
District: Norfolk City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510267001146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Willoughby Early Childhood Center held near 152 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 510267001146 · Norfolk, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
181 enr · 18.1:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Granby High (1,980 students)
Willoughby Early Childhood Center held near 152 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Willoughby Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granby High
Granby High
1,980 students
- Matthew Fontai
Matthew Fontaine Maury High
1,713 students
- Norview High
Norview High
1,585 students
- Norview Middle
Norview Middle
1,196 students
- Blair Middle
Blair Middle
1,141 students
- This school 181
Willoughby Early Childhood Center
181 students
What this shows Willoughby Early Childhood Center reports 181 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willoughby Early Childhood Center compares
Willoughby 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 181 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
181
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 96% in Virginia - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$16,341
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
White 19.9%
Two or More 12.2%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Willoughby Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
District finance for Norfolk City Public Schools reports $16,341 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willoughby Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granby High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Matthew Fontaine Maury High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norview High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norview Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blair Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willoughby Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Norfolk
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Crossroads Prek-8 School
Standard public school
790 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Jacox Elementary
Standard public school
596 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Larrymore Elementary
Standard public school
584 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Little Creek Elementary
Standard public school
583 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Ingleside Elementary
Standard public school
574 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Coleman Place Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 13.4:1 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 (~181 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Willoughby Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Willoughby Early Childhood Center?
Willoughby Early Childhood Center has 181 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norfolk, VA. CCD year-over-year: 147 (2022-23) → 152 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willoughby Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Willoughby Early Childhood Center is 18.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willoughby Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Willoughby Early Childhood Center is African American at 38.1% of enrollment, in Norfolk, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willoughby Early Childhood Center?
Willoughby Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Willoughby Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Norfolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Willoughby Early Childhood Center ranks #23 of 29 schools in Norfolk, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Norfolk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norfolk City Public Schools?
Besides Willoughby Early Childhood Center, Norfolk City Public Schools also operates Granby High (1,980 students), Matthew Fontaine Maury High (1,713 students), and Norview High (1,585 students). See the Norfolk City Public Schools district page for the complete list.