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Early Childhood Center

5651 Rayburn Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22311
Early Childhood Center serves 202 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 202 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Early Childhood Center's student population of 202 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
15%
8%
Hispanic
31%
19%
Black
36%
22%
White
16%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.73
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Douglas Macarthur Elementary School, William Ramsay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
202 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Early Childhood Center students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Alexandria City Public Schools.
In what neighborhood is Early Childhood Center located?
Early Childhood Center is located in the Alexandria West neighborhood of Alexandria, VA. There are 3 other public schools located in Alexandria West.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 202 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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