- Enrollment
- 1,769
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hampton, VA
Armstrong Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Armstrong Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510180000728
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Armstrong Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Hampton · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 85.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Armstrong Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Armstrong Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hampton, VA.
School address
District: Hampton City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510180000728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Armstrong Elementary shrank from 297 students in 2022-23 to 278 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 510180000728 · Hampton, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 16.9:1 · 85.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethel High (1,769 students)
Armstrong Elementary shrank from 297 students in 2022-23 to 278 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Armstrong 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 288
Armstrong Elementary
288 students
What this shows Armstrong Elementary reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Armstrong Elementary compares
Armstrong Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.5% | ▲ 48% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 90% in Virginia - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.2%
African American 31.9%
Two or More 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Armstrong 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 Armstrong Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kecoughtan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George P. Phenix Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phoebus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hampton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Armstrong 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 (~288 students)
Frequently asked questions about Armstrong Elementary
How many students attend Armstrong Elementary?
Armstrong Elementary has 288 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hampton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Armstrong Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Armstrong Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Armstrong Elementary?
85.5% of students at Armstrong Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Armstrong Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Armstrong Elementary is White at 47.2% of enrollment, in Hampton, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Armstrong Elementary?
Armstrong Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Armstrong Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hampton?
By Resource Investment Index, Armstrong Elementary ranks #1 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 Armstrong 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.