At a glance
Reported students
198
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia other enrollment
53rd percentile
Compared with 51 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
684.5
Early Childhood Center: 198 reported students.
State peer staffing position
66th percentile
12.2:1 reported; state peer median 11:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Early Childhood Center
Early Childhood Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Alexandria. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Alexandria City Public Schools. NCES reports 198 students for 2024–25.
Among 51 combined / other schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 192 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, above the Virginia median of 11:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (38.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (34.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Early Childhood Center
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.1%
- Hispanic34.8%
- Black38.4%
- Asian13.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Alexandria City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Governor's Health Science Academy at The Academies of ACHS
Other · Grades Not reported
Enrollment not reported
Naomi L. Brooks Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
319 reported students
George Mason Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
332 reported students
Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology
Elementary · Grades PK–05
337 reported students
Lyles-Crouch Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
378 reported students
Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
506 reported students
Public schools near Early Childhood Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Home Other · Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms | Not reported | — | 1.6 mi |
| Governor's Health Science Academy at The Academies of ACHS Other · Alexandria City Public Schools | Not reported | — | 2.3 mi |
| Technical Education & Career Center Other · Arlington County Public Schools | Not reported | — | 3 mi |
| Governor's Academy for Career and Technical Education in Arl Other · Arlington County Public Schools | Not reported | — | 3 mi |
| Plum Center For Lifelong Learning Other · Fairfax County Public Schools | Not reported | — | 3.5 mi |
| Edison High School Academy Other · Fairfax County Public Schools | Not reported | — | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Center
What grades does Early Childhood Center serve?
Early Childhood Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Alexandria City Public Schools.
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center reported 198 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 51 Virginia combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 198 students and 16.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 11:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Early Childhood Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Early Childhood Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Alexandria City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Early Childhood Center in?
Early Childhood Center is part of Alexandria City Public Schools, based in Alexandria, VA, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Early Childhood Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Home (1.6 mi), Governor's Health Science Academy at The Academies of ACHS (2.3 mi), Technical Education & Career Center (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.