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Watkins Early Childhood Center

21 Burns Drive
Newport News, VA 23601
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Watkins Early Childhood Center serves 322 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Watkins Early Childhood Center's student population of 322 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Watkins Early Childhood Center is 0.66, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
21%
19%
Black
52%
22%
White
15%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Watkins Early Childhood Center?
322 students attend Watkins Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Watkins Early Childhood Center students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watkins Early Childhood Center?
Watkins Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Watkins Early Childhood Center offer ?
Watkins Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Watkins Early Childhood Center part of?
Watkins Early Childhood Center is part of Newport News City School District.
In what neighborhood is Watkins Early Childhood Center located?
Watkins Early Childhood Center is located in the South Newport News neighborhood of Newport News, VA. There are 14 other public schools located in South Newport News.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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