Watkins Early Childhood Center
PublicPrekindergartenGrades PK
21 Burns Drive, Newport News, VA 23601 · (757) 591-4815 · Part of Newport News City Public Schools
Newport News’ School Grade C better than 32% of Virginia school districts
Students
326
Students per teacher
14:1
Setting
City
Grades
PK
What stands out about Watkins Early Childhood Center
- Enrollment down 9.2% since 2020–21
- No state test results: its grades come before the tested ones (3–8 and 11)
Location
Directions ↗21 Burns Drive, Newport News
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K326
Enrollment over time
359’20
391’21
329’22
322’23
326’24
Down 9.2% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Black 49%Hispanic 26%White 13%Two or more races 8%Asian 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Watkins Early Childhood Center from Newport News families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.