Denbigh Early Childhood Center serves 394 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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: 394 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Denbigh Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Denbigh Early Childhood Center's student population of 394 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
The diversity score of Denbigh Early Childhood Center is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
24%
19%
Black
50%
22%
White
17%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Denbigh Early Childhood Center?
394 students attend Denbigh Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Denbigh Early Childhood Center students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Denbigh Early Childhood Center?
Denbigh Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Denbigh Early Childhood Center offer ?
Denbigh Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Denbigh Early Childhood Center part of?
Denbigh Early Childhood Center is part of Newport News City Public Schools.
In what neighborhood is Denbigh Early Childhood Center located?
Denbigh Early Childhood Center is located in the North Newport News neighborhood of Newport News, VA. There are 13 other public schools located in North Newport News.
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