- Enrollment
- 1,769
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hampton, VA
Alfred S. Forrest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Alfred S. Forrest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510180000727
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alfred S. Forrest Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Hampton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 84.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alfred S. Forrest Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alfred S. Forrest Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hampton, VA.
School address
District: Hampton City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510180000727 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Alfred S. Forrest Elementary held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 510180000727 · Hampton, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 14.7:1 · 84.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethel High (1,769 students)
Alfred S. Forrest Elementary held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Alfred S. Forrest Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bethel High
Bethel High
1,769 students
- Kecoughtan Hig
Kecoughtan High
1,553 students
- George P. Phen
George P. Phenix Elementary
1,438 students
- Phoebus High
Phoebus High
1,391 students
- Hampton High
Hampton High
1,301 students
- This school 499
Alfred S. Forrest Elementary
499 students
What this shows Alfred S. Forrest Elementary reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alfred S. Forrest Elementary compares
Alfred S. Forrest Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.8% | ▲ 47% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Virginia - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,034
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 499 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 59.7%
White 21.4%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Alfred S. Forrest Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hampton City Public Schools reports $15,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alfred S. Forrest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kecoughtan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George P. Phenix Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phoebus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hampton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alfred S. Forrest Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Hampton
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alfred S. Forrest Elementary
How many students attend Alfred S. Forrest Elementary?
Alfred S. Forrest Elementary has 499 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hampton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alfred S. Forrest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alfred S. Forrest Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alfred S. Forrest Elementary?
84.8% of students at Alfred S. Forrest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alfred S. Forrest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Alfred S. Forrest Elementary is African American at 59.7% of enrollment, in Hampton, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alfred S. Forrest Elementary?
Alfred S. Forrest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alfred S. Forrest Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hampton?
By Resource Investment Index, Alfred S. Forrest Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hampton, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hampton on the city page.
What other schools are in Hampton City Public Schools?
Besides Alfred S. Forrest Elementary, Hampton City Public Schools also operates Bethel High (1,769 students), Kecoughtan High (1,553 students), and George P. Phenix Elementary (1,438 students). See the Hampton City Public Schools district page for the complete list.