Enrollment
307
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510198002279
Woodlawn Pre-School Learning Center — Hopewell, VA
Federal NCES profile for Woodlawn Pre-School Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 35
🌟 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: Hopewell 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)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
102.9%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodlawn Pre-School Learning 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
Woodlawn Pre-School Learning Center reports 307 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% 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 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 102.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 72% above the Virginia average and 99% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hopewell City Public Schools spends $15,532 per pupil district-wide, below the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 20.7% from local sources (property taxes), 57.2% from the state, and 22.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Woodlawn Pre-School Learning 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 102.9% | ▲ 72% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 16% | — | — |
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
102.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 72% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
— 16% above state mean
Top 87% in Virginia — lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,532
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 307 Top 16% in Virginia — larger than 84% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 16.3:1 +16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 102.9% +72% vs state
NCES ID 510198002279
Student demographics
African American 63.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
White 11.7%
Two or More 11.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 63.8% 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 Hopewell City Public Schools, which includes Woodlawn Pre-School Learning Center.
$15,532
Per student
-4%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 20.7%
State 57.2%
Federal 22.1%
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
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Woodlawn Pre-School Learning Center
How many students attend Woodlawn Pre-School Learning Center?
Woodlawn Pre-School Learning Center has 307 students enrolled. It is a other school in Hopewell, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn Pre-School Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn Pre-School Learning Center is 16.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodlawn Pre-School Learning Center?
102.9% of students at Woodlawn Pre-School Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodlawn Pre-School Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Woodlawn Pre-School Learning Center is African American at 63.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hopewell, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodlawn Pre-School Learning Center?
Woodlawn Pre-School Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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.