Enrollment
418
Elementary
DISTRICT 484 · STATE 499
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PETERSBURG CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 510291001204
Westview Early Childhood Education Center
1100 Patterson Street, Petersburg, VA 23803 · (804) 862-7010 · Petersburg city
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL418 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.9:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.7:1 · STATE 13.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
94%
393 students
DISTRICT 93% · STATE 66%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 418 | 100% |
Student demographics
27%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 32% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westview Early Childhood Education Center this school | 418 | 94.0% | N/A |
| Newsome Park Elementary Newport News | 386 | 98.4% | 37.6% |
| Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary Richmond | 425 | 89.2% | 63.0% |
| Jacob L. Adams Elementary Richmond | 453 | 89.0% | 53.2% |
| Highland Springs Elementary Highland Springs | 469 | 89.3% | 34.7% |
| Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary Richmond | 417 | 89.7% | 36.3% |
Matched among Virginia elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Westview Early Childhood Education Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 418 | #766 of 1,176 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.9:1 | #761 of 1,105 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 27.3% | #1,003 of 1,106 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 94.0% | #265 of 1,157 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +7.2% | #163 of 324 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
418
+149 (+55%) vs 2020
-16% since 1990-91, when it was 498
Student : Teacher
14.9:1
was 15.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 418 | 28 | 14.9:1 | 94% (393) |
| 2023-24 | 405 | 24 | 16.9:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 337 | 22 | 15.3:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 269 | 17 | 15.8:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 390 | 24 | 16.3:1 | 99% (387) |
| 2015-16 | 369 | 25 | 14.8:1 | 99% (366) |
| 2010-11 | 356 | 23 | 15.5:1 | 91% (325) |
| 2000-01 | 370 | 34 | 10.9:1 | 85% (313) |
| 1990-91 | 498 | 28 | 17.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Westview Early Childhood Education Center.
Since 2017-18: students up 7% (390 to 418); teachers up 17% (24 to 28).
About Westview Early Childhood Education Center
Westview Early Childhood Education Center sits in Petersburg, Virginia, and is classified as an elementary school. The school's enrollment of 418 students covers pre-K.
Petersburg City Public Schools serves 4,582 students across 7 schools.
Most students at Westview Early Childhood Education Center are Black: 85% of enrollment. The remaining students are 9% Hispanic, 4% White, and 2% multiracial. Census figures show Petersburg city is about 77% Black. By the diversity index, Westview Early Childhood Education Center comes in at 27%.
Teacher staffing is 28 full-time equivalents, or about 14.9 students per teacher. The 13.8:1 average for elementary schools in Virginia is lower than this school's figure. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 94%. Across public schools in Petersburg city, the average is about the same, 92%.
Petersburg city has these Census figures: median household income is about $50,698, roughly 25% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 20%. The public schools of Petersburg city number 9 and enroll about 4,582.
Cool Spring Elementary is located about 0.6 miles from Westview Early Childhood Education Center. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
Locale data from NCES put Westview Early Childhood Education Center in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more (Suburb: Large).
Westview Early Childhood Education Center had 269 students in 2020-21 and 418 in 2024-25, according to federal records. Those counts may cover different grade spans.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Westview Early Childhood Education Center. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Petersburg city at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
33,537
Census ACS
Median income
$50,698
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
20%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
4,582 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Petersburg City Public Schools
- Petersburg HighHigh · 1,215 students
- Vernon Johns MiddleMiddle · 949 students
- Walnut Hill ElementaryElementary · 574 students
- Cool Spring ElementaryElementary · 540 students
- Pleasants Lane ElementaryElementary · 493 students
- Lakemont ElementaryElementary · 393 students
Other schools in Petersburg
- Petersburg HighHigh · 1,215 students
- Vernon Johns MiddleMiddle · 949 students
- Walnut Hill ElementaryElementary · 574 students
- Cool Spring ElementaryElementary · 540 students
- Pleasants Lane ElementaryElementary · 493 students
- Lakemont ElementaryElementary · 393 students
Nearby schools
- Cool Spring Elementary0.6 mi · 540
- Pleasants Lane Elementary0.6 mi · 493
- Ettrick Elementary1.8 mi · 560
- Walnut Hill Elementary2.1 mi · 574
- Petersburg High2.1 mi · 1,215
- Vernon Johns Middle2.3 mi · 949
Frequently asked questions
About Westview Early Childhood Education CenterWhat is the total enrollment at Westview Early Childhood Education Center?
Westview Early Childhood Education Center enrolls approximately 418 students in grades PK-PK.
What age range does Westview Early Childhood Education Center serve?
Westview Early Childhood Education Center serves students from grade PK through grade PK.
How many students per teacher at Westview Early Childhood Education Center?
Approximately 14.9:1 students per teacher at Westview Early Childhood Education Center.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Westview Early Childhood Education Center?
At Westview Early Childhood Education Center, the student body is approximately 4% White, 9% Hispanic, 85% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Westview Early Childhood Education Center?
Westview Early Childhood Education Center is overseen by Petersburg City Public Schools in Petersburg city.
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