WATKINS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

Watkins Early Childhood Center is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the Newport News City Public Schools school district, located in Newport News, VA with about 505 students. Student demographics can be found below. With about 30 teachers, Watkins Early Childhood Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Watkins Early Childhood Center, located in Newport News, Virginia, is a specialized educational facility dedicated exclusively to the foundational years of learning. As part of the Newport News Public Schools system, the center focuses on providing a nurturing and age-appropriate environment for preschool-aged children. Its primary mission is to build a strong academic and social-emotional bridge, preparing young learners for success as they transition into elementary school.

The center utilizes a developmentally appropriate curriculum designed to foster curiosity, creativity, and essential school-readiness skills. By prioritizing early intervention and a supportive classroom atmosphere, Watkins Early Childhood Center aims to meet the diverse needs of its students, ensuring that every child receives the individualized attention necessary to develop a lifelong love of learning. Families looking for more specific details regarding enrollment, programming, or school culture can visit their official website at http://watkinsecc.nn.k12.va.us/.

For more information, contact Watkins Early Childhood Center at (757) 591-4815 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

21 Burns Drive
Newport News, VA 23601
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WATKINS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER is a public school in Newport News, VA with about 505 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Pre-K & Kindergarten
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
505
Teachers:
30
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 505 students

Black or African American
48.3%
White
22.2%
Hispanic/Latino
19.0%
Two or more races
6.5%
Asian
3.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.