Moton Early Childhood Center in Hampton, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Moton Early Childhood Center is a suburban public school in Hampton, Virginia that is part of Hampton City Schools. It serves 226 students in grades Pre-K - Pre-K with a student/teacher ratio of 18.8:1. Its teachers have had 17 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades Pre-K - Pre-K

226 Students

12 Teachers

339 Old Buckroe Rd

Hampton, VA 23663 View local requests

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Moton Early Childhood Center Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Moton Early Childhood Center Demographics

93%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

67%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Moton Early Childhood Center Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 9, 2026

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