MOUNT HERMON PRESCHOOL CENTER

256 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Mount Hermon Preschool Center, located at 3000 North St. in Portsmouth, Virginia, is an educational facility dedicated to the early childhood development of children in the local community. The center focuses on providing a nurturing and structured environment where young learners can begin their educational journey, emphasizing foundational skills that prepare them for the transition into elementary school. By prioritizing a blend of social-emotional growth and basic academics, the preschool aims to support the developmental needs of its students during their most formative years.

In addition to its focus on academic readiness, Mount Hermon Preschool Center serves as a vital community resource for families in the Portsmouth area. The school typically emphasizes a safe, engaging atmosphere where children are encouraged to explore, play, and interact with peers under the guidance of trained staff. By maintaining a supportive setting, the center strives to foster a love for learning and help build the confidence necessary for each child to succeed in their future academic endeavors.

256

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MOUNT HERMON PRESCHOOL CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	21
Black	191
Asian	2
Two or More	7
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
191 (74.6 %)
White
32 (12.5 %)
Hispanic
21 (8.2 %)
Two or More
7 (2.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Portsmouth City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)393-8825
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
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 256