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South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center

1927 Jeffress Blvd., South Boston, VA 24592Halifax County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–PKNon-Charter
111
Students
Total enrolled
$14,349
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
10.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 31% vs nat'l
32/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 36% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 111 students in grades PK–PK in South Boston, Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,349 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 32th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center is a small prekindergarten in South Boston, Virginia, serving grades PK–PK with 111 students. The district invests $14,349 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 96% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 32/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center

111
Total Students
10.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
96%
Free Lunch
11
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–PK) are served by this school
Gender Distribution61 male · 50 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility96%
National avg 52% · 106 students
Student Composition
30%
50%
11%
Asian4%
White30%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black50%
Multiracial11%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510177002836

Academic Outcomes at South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
32
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 32th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 4th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 24592

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,349Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,349
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,314
Student Support$2,726
Administration$1,722
Operations$2,152
Other$1,435
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,349 spent per student, an estimated $6,357 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
59%
23%
State government
58.8%
Local (property tax)
23.4%
Federal programs
17.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (32/100) — national median is 50
  • 96% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
South Boston ElementaryCluster Springs ElementarySinai ElementaryClays Mill Elementary
+3 more
↓
Middle
HALIFAX COUNTY MIDDLE
↓
High School
HALIFAX COUNTY HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelPrekindergarten
GradesPK – PK
Location—
CountyHalifax County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHalifax County Public Schools →
Phone: (434)572-4273
NCES ID: 510177002836
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in South Boston seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Halifax County Public Schools
High
HALIFAX COUNTY HIGH
1,397 students · 09–12
● 32 opp90% FRL
Mid
HALIFAX COUNTY MIDDLE
925 students · 06–08
● 32 opp92% FRL
Elem
South Boston Elementary
666 students · KG–05
● 32 opp93% FRL
Elem
Cluster Springs Elementary
547 students · PK–05
● 40 opp95% FRL
Elem
Sinai Elementary
220 students · PK–05
● 36 opp93% FRL
Elem
Clays Mill Elementary
212 students · PK–05
● 45 opp94% FRL
Elem
Sydnor Jennings Elementary
192 students · PK–05
92% FRL
Elem
Scottsburg Elementary
188 students · PK–05
● 45 opp94% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1927 Jeffress Blvd., South Boston, VA 24592
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Prekindergarten
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.