Staunton City School PreSchool Programs

Staunton City Public Schools
1751 Shutterlee Mill Road
Staunton, VA 24401
134 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Staunton City School Preschool program, housed at the Dixon Educational Center, serves as the foundational level of the Staunton City Schools district. The program is designed to provide high-quality early childhood education to young children in the community, focusing on school readiness, social-emotional development, and the acquisition of essential pre-academic skills. By fostering a supportive and structured environment, the program aims to prepare students for a successful transition into kindergarten and beyond.

Located in Staunton, Virginia, the program emphasizes a curriculum that encourages exploration and learning through play, helping children develop the foundational habits necessary for long-term academic success. As part of the public school system, the preschool integrates district resources and educational standards to ensure that all participating children receive equitable opportunities to thrive. Parents and caregivers can look to the Dixon Educational Center as a hub for early childhood development that prioritizes both the intellectual and personal growth of its youngest students.
134
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    87 (64.9 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (14.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (9.7 %)
  • Black
    12 (9.0 %)
  • Asian
    3 (2.2 %)
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: Staunton City Public Schools
Phone: (540)332-3934
Website: http://www.staunton.k12.va.us/Domain/446
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 134
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 131
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 134
Gender Ratio