Denbigh Early Childhood Center

As a low-enrollment elementary school in Newport News, Virginia, Denbigh Early Childhood Center educates 397 students from grade pre-K, operated by Newport News City Public Schools. Compared to the state average of about 499 students per school, that is 20% smaller than typical.

Newport News City Public Schools comprises 40 schools with combined enrollment of 25,882 students; Denbigh Early Childhood Center is among them.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Denbigh Early Childhood Center logs that the largest single group is Black at 55%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 21% Hispanic, 12% multiracial, 9% White, 2% Asian. That is noticeably more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 41%.

Looking at school resources, The school reports having 26 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 15.3:1. The state averages around 13.8:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Around 101% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Newport News city put median household earnings sit near $69,634, about 31% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. Denbigh Early Childhood Center is one of 48 public schools in Newport News city (combined enrollment of about 25,882 students).

The closest other public school is Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Denbigh Early Childhood Center operates from an urban location.

Looking at the recent track record. Denbigh Early Childhood Center's enrollment has decreased 18% since 2018, when it stood at 485 (now 397). The White share of enrollment declined from 19% to 9% over that span.

On this page, members of the Denbigh Early Childhood Center community share and discuss school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.