The Northside Preschool serves 122 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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School Overview
The Northside Preschool's student population of 122 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
122 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Northside Preschool is 0.50, 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
12:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
69%
22%
White
12%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
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
How many students attend The Northside Preschool?
122 students attend The Northside Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of The Northside Preschool students are Black, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Northside Preschool?
The Northside Preschool has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Northside Preschool offer ?
The Northside Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Primarily virtual).
What school district is The Northside Preschool part of?
The Northside Preschool is part of Danville City School District.
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