At a glance
Reported students
149
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia other enrollment
39th percentile
Compared with 51 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Staunton City School PreSchool Programs: 149 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
18.6:1 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)
- 5
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Staunton City School PreSchool Programs
Staunton City School PreSchool Programs is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Staunton. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Staunton City Public Schools. NCES reports 149 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 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.6:1, 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 White (52.3%) and Black (22.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Staunton City School PreSchool Programs
- 1How do the reported 18.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 8 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White52.3%
- Hispanic11.4%
- Black22.1%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.8%
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 Staunton City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Arthur R. Ware Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
372 reported students
Bessie Weller Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
373 reported students
Thomas C. McSwain Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
449 reported students
Shelburne Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
583 reported students
Staunton High
High · Grades 09–12
766 reported students
Public schools near Staunton City School PreSchool Programs
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind Other · Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind-Staunton | PK–12 | 65 | 2.1 mi |
| Western St. Hosp. Ed. Pr. Other · Western State Hospital | PK–12 | — | 4 mi |
| Commonwealth Ctr For Children & Adolescents Other · Commonwealth Center for Children & Adolescents | PK–12 | — | 4.1 mi |
| Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Detention Home Other · Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms | Not reported | — | 4.2 mi |
| Woodrow Wilson Rehab Ctr Other · Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center | PK–12 | — | 6.5 mi |
| Valley Academy Other · Valley Academy | Not reported | — | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Staunton City School PreSchool Programs
What grades does Staunton City School PreSchool Programs serve?
Staunton City School PreSchool Programs reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Staunton City Public Schools.
How many students attend Staunton City School PreSchool Programs?
Staunton City School PreSchool Programs reported 149 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 51 Virginia combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Staunton City School PreSchool Programs?
The calculated ratio is 18.6:1, based on 149 students and 8 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 Staunton City School PreSchool Programs a public, charter, or magnet school?
Staunton City School PreSchool Programs is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Staunton City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Staunton City School PreSchool Programs students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Staunton City School PreSchool Programs in?
Staunton City School PreSchool Programs is part of Staunton City Public Schools, based in Staunton, VA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Staunton City School PreSchool Programs?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (2.1 mi), Western St. Hosp. Ed. Pr. (4 mi), Commonwealth Ctr For Children & Adolescents (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.