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Walker-grant Early Childhood Center
School · Fredericksburg City Public Schools · Fredericksburg, VA
A Fredericksburg City Public Schools school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
210 Ferdinand Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 24 schools in Fredericksburg.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
87%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walker-grant Early Childhood Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,681/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fredericksburg), 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
$85,432
Median home value
$461,600
Median rent
$1,518/mo
College educated
46.8%
Homeownership
41.6%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22401; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens House of Old Town Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Ferry Farm ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 550 | Compare → |
| Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center at MelchersEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | PK | 2.8 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 29 | 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.
Fredericksburg City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,150NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walker-grant Early Childhood Center is listed in Fredericksburg City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walker-grant Early Childhood Center
Walker-grant Early Childhood Center is a public school in Fredericksburg, VA, part of Fredericksburg City Public Schools, serving approximately 138 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,792 of 1,851 schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walker-grant Early Childhood Center
What grades does Walker-grant Early Childhood Center serve?
Walker-grant Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Walker-grant Early Childhood Center?
Walker-grant Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 138 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker-grant Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker-grant Early Childhood Center is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walker-grant Early Childhood Center rank in VA?
Walker-grant Early Childhood Center ranks #1,792 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Walker-grant Early Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Walker-grant Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Walker-grant Early Childhood Center a charter school?
No, Walker-grant Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walker-grant Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, Walker-grant Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walker-grant Early Childhood Center?
87.0% of students at Walker-grant Early Childhood Center 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
- 138
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Fredericksburg city
- Phone
- (540) 372-1065
- Area population (ZIP 22401)
- 28,201
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.1
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 22401; 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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