Dac Center serves 90 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
90 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
68%
22%
White
28%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dac Center?
90 students attend Dac Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Dac Center students are Black, 28% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dac Center?
Dac Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dac Center offer ?
Dac Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Dac Center part of?
Dac Center is part of Portsmouth City Public Schools School District.
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