Watkins Early Childhood Center

Newport News City Public Schools
21 Burns Drive
Newport News, VA 23601
326 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Watkins Early Childhood Center, located in Newport News, Virginia, is a specialized educational facility dedicated exclusively to the foundational years of learning. As part of the Newport News Public Schools system, the center focuses on providing a nurturing and age-appropriate environment for preschool-aged children. Its primary mission is to build a strong academic and social-emotional bridge, preparing young learners for success as they transition into elementary school.

The center utilizes a developmentally appropriate curriculum designed to foster curiosity, creativity, and essential school-readiness skills. By prioritizing early intervention and a supportive classroom atmosphere, Watkins Early Childhood Center aims to meet the diverse needs of its students, ensuring that every child receives the individualized attention necessary to develop a lifelong love of learning. Families looking for more specific details regarding enrollment, programming, or school culture can visit their official website at http://watkinsecc.nn.k12.va.us/.
326
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    160 (49.1%)
  • Hispanic
    86 (26.4%)
  • White
    44 (13.5%)
  • Two or More
    26 (8.0%)
  • Asian
    9 (2.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
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: Newport News City Public Schools
Phone: (757)591-4815
Website: http://watkinsecc.nn.k12.va.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 328
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 326
Gender Ratio
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