Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center

Fredericksburg City Public Schools
210 Ferdinand Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
139 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center, located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution dedicated to the developmental needs of the community’s youngest learners. As part of the Fredericksburg City Public Schools division, the center focuses on providing high-quality early childhood programming, typically including preschool and pre-kindergarten initiatives. The school is designed to foster a nurturing environment where children can build the essential social, emotional, and academic skills required for a successful transition into elementary school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the facility emphasizes the importance of early intervention and inclusive learning. By integrating play-based instruction with structured classroom experiences, the center aims to address the diverse needs of its student population. Located in a historic area of Fredericksburg, Walker-Grant serves as a key resource for local families, working to ensure that all students have equitable access to early education and a strong start to their long-term academic journey.
139
Total Students
8.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
120.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    66 (47.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    30 (21.6 %)
  • Asian
    18 (12.9 %)
  • White
    13 (9.4 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (7.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.7 %)
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: Fredericksburg City Public Schools
Phone: (540)372-1065
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 139
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 167
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 139
Gender Ratio
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
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305 Students
610 Gayle Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22405 (2.8 miles away)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K