South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center serves 123 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center's student population of 123 students has grown by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center is 0.59, 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
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
59%
22%
White
24%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center?
123 students attend South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center students are Black, 24% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center?
South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center offer ?
South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center part of?
South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center is part of Halifax County Public Schools.
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