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#1738 of 1,851 schools in VA
Staunton City School Preschool Programs
School · Staunton City Public Schools · Staunton, VA
A school in Staunton, VA serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
Dixon Educational Center 1751 Shutterlee Mill Road, Staunton, VA 24401
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 9 schools in Staunton.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Staunton City School Preschool Programs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,690/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Staunton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,746
Median home value
$253,700
Median rent
$1,002/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
63.6%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian School - Elementary/middlePrivate · tuition | 5.8 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| C.f. Richards Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–8 | 3.6 mi | 34 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Staunton City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,422NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Staunton City School Preschool Programs is listed in Staunton City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Staunton City School Preschool Programs
Staunton City School Preschool Programs is a public school in Staunton, VA, part of Staunton City Public Schools, serving approximately 143 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,738 of 1,851 schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Staunton City School Preschool Programs
What grades does Staunton City School Preschool Programs serve?
Staunton City School Preschool Programs serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Staunton City School Preschool Programs?
Staunton City School Preschool Programs has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Staunton City School Preschool Programs?
The student-teacher ratio at Staunton City School Preschool Programs is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Staunton City School Preschool Programs rank in VA?
Staunton City School Preschool Programs ranks #1,738 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Staunton City School Preschool Programs's MySchoolScout rating?
Staunton City School Preschool Programs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Staunton City School Preschool Programs a charter school?
No, Staunton City School Preschool Programs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Staunton City School Preschool Programs a Title I school?
No, Staunton City School Preschool Programs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Staunton City School Preschool Programs?
88.1% of students at Staunton City School Preschool Programs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 143
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Staunton city
- Phone
- (540) 332-3934
- Area population (ZIP 24401)
- 37,720
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 24401; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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