Walker-grant Early Childhood Center

210 Ferdinand Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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Walker-grant Early Childhood Center serves 149 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Walker-grant Early Childhood Center's student population of 149 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
149 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Year Founded
2025
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The diversity score of Walker-grant Early Childhood Center is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (VA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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Asian
22%
8%
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Hispanic
12%
20%
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Black
44%
21%
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White
12%
44%
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Two or more races
10%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.73
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Walker-grant Early Childhood Center?
149 students attend Walker-grant Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Walker-grant Early Childhood Center students are Black, 22% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walker-grant Early Childhood Center?
Walker-grant Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walker-grant Early Childhood Center offer ?
Walker-grant Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Walker-grant Early Childhood Center part of?
Walker-grant Early Childhood Center is part of Fredericksburg City School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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