At a glance
Reported students
137
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11.2
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
33rd percentile
Compared with 51 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
369
The Northside Preschool: 137 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)
- 10
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about The Northside Preschool
The Northside Preschool is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Danville. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Danville City Public Schools. NCES reports 137 students for 2024–25.
Among 51 combined / other schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 192 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd 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 (72.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking The Northside Preschool
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.2 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)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.13
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.8%
- Hispanic11.7%
- Black72.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.3%
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 Danville City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Grove Park Preschool
Other · Grades PK–PK
122 reported students
Adult & Career Education Center
Other · Grades Not reported
Enrollment not reported
ACTIV8 Academy
Other · Grades Not reported
Enrollment not reported
6th Grade Academy at Arnett Hills
Other · Grades Not reported
Enrollment not reported
Danville Public Schools Virtual Academy at Glenwood
Other · Grades Not reported
Enrollment not reported
R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus
High · Grades 06–12
163 reported students
Public schools near The Northside Preschool
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade Academy at Arnett Hills Other · Danville City Public Schools | Not reported | — | under 0.1 mi |
| ACTIV8 Academy Other · Danville City Public Schools | Not reported | — | 0.5 mi |
| Adult & Career Education Center Other · Danville City Public Schools | Not reported | — | 1.5 mi |
| W.W. Moore Jr. Juvenile Detention Home Other · Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms | Not reported | — | 2.4 mi |
| Danville Public Schools Virtual Academy at Glenwood Other · Danville City Public Schools | Not reported | — | 3.2 mi |
| Grove Park Preschool Other · Danville City Public Schools | PK–PK | 122 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about The Northside Preschool
What grades does The Northside Preschool serve?
The Northside Preschool reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Danville City Public Schools.
How many students attend The Northside Preschool?
The Northside Preschool reported 137 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 51 Virginia combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at The Northside Preschool?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 137 students and 11.2 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 The Northside Preschool a public, charter, or magnet school?
The Northside Preschool is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Danville City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is The Northside Preschool in?
The Northside Preschool is part of Danville City Public Schools, based in Danville, VA, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near The Northside Preschool?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include 6th Grade Academy at Arnett Hills (under 0.1 mi), ACTIV8 Academy (0.5 mi), Adult & Career Education Center (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.