GROVE PARK PRESCHOOL

Danville City Public Schools
1070 S Main St
Danville, VA 24541
120 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Grove Park Preschool, located in Danville, Virginia, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to fostering early childhood development. As part of the Danville Public Schools system, the school is designed to provide a foundational learning environment for young children, focusing on preparing them for the transition into elementary education. Its curriculum is centered on age-appropriate instruction that emphasizes social, emotional, and cognitive growth, ensuring that students develop essential skills in a supportive and structured setting.

The school places a strong emphasis on early literacy and school readiness, utilizing a curriculum tailored to the unique needs of preschool-aged learners. By partnering with families and the local community, Grove Park Preschool aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where children are encouraged to explore, interact, and build confidence. With its focus on high-quality early childhood education, the school acts as a vital resource for families in the Danville area, setting a positive trajectory for students' long-term academic success.
120
Total Students
11.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
103.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    90 (75.0 %)
  • White
    17 (14.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (10.0 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Danville City Public Schools
Phone: (434)799-6437
Website: http://web.dps.k12.va.us/grovepark/
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 120
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 124
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 120
Gender Ratio
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
THE NORTHSIDE PRESCHOOL
Danville City Public Schools
141 Students
121 Gloucester Ave
Danville, VA 24540 (3.7 miles away)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K