Enrollment
374
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510180000735
Captain John Smith Elementary — Hampton, VA
Federal NCES profile for Captain John Smith Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 42
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hampton City Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.2%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Captain John Smith Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Captain John Smith Elementary reports 374 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% above the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 82.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 37% above the Virginia average and 59% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 374 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hampton City Public Schools spends $14,917 per pupil district-wide, below the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.6% from local sources (property taxes), 51.0% from the state, and 17.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Captain John Smith Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.2% | ▲ 37% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 23% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
82.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 37% above the Virginia average of 59.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 52% in Virginia — lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,917
per pupil, district-wide
— below Virginia avg of $16,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 374 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 374 Top 23% in Virginia — larger than 77% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 14:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 82.2% +37% vs state
NCES ID 510180000735
Student demographics
African American 54.5%
White 25.7%
Two or More 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 54.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 374:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.3%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hampton City Public Schools, which includes Captain John Smith Elementary.
$14,917
Per student
-8%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 31.6%
State 51.0%
Federal 17.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,769
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
Similar other schools in Hampton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
George P. Phenix Elementary
Standard public school
1,438 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
Hunter B. Andrews
Standard public school
1,081 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
A.W.E. Bassette Elementary
Standard public school
486 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Aberdeen Elementary
Standard public school
482 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Phillips Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Captain John Smith Elementary
How many students attend Captain John Smith Elementary?
Captain John Smith Elementary has 374 students enrolled. It is a other school in Hampton, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Captain John Smith Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Captain John Smith Elementary is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Captain John Smith Elementary?
82.2% of students at Captain John Smith Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Captain John Smith Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Captain John Smith Elementary is African American at 54.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hampton, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Captain John Smith Elementary?
Captain John Smith Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.