Churchland Preschool Center serves 114 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Churchland Preschool Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Student Attention
School Overview
Churchland Preschool Center's student population of 114 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Churchland Preschool Center is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
75%
22%
White
7%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Churchland Preschool Center often compared to?
Churchland Preschool Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Olive Branch Preschool Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Churchland Preschool Center?
114 students attend Churchland Preschool Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Churchland Preschool Center students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Churchland Preschool Center?
Churchland Preschool Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Churchland Preschool Center offer ?
Churchland Preschool Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Churchland Preschool Center part of?
Churchland Preschool Center is part of Portsmouth City School District.
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