- Enrollment
- 1,769
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hampton, VA
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Christopher C. Kraft Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510180000737
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #16 of 18
- schools in Hampton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 84.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christopher C. Kraft Elementary ranks #16 of 18 schools in Hampton, VA.
School address
District: Hampton City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510180000737 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 510180000737 · Hampton, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 13.7:1 · 84.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethel High (1,769 students)
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Christopher C. Kraft 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 452
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary
452 students
What this shows Christopher C. Kraft Elementary reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Christopher C. Kraft Elementary compares
Christopher C. Kraft 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.7% | ▲ 47% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.7%
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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Virginia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 62.6%
White 17.5%
Two or More 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Christopher C. Kraft 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 Christopher C. Kraft 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 Christopher C. Kraft 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 other schools in Hampton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
George P. Phenix Elementary
Standard public school
1,438 students 9:1 students per teacher
Hunter B. Andrews
Standard public school
1,081 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
A.W.E. Bassette Elementary
Standard public school
486 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Aberdeen Elementary
Standard public school
482 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Phillips Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Paul Burbank Elementary
Standard public school
432 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~452 students)
Frequently asked questions about Christopher C. Kraft Elementary
How many students attend Christopher C. Kraft Elementary?
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary has 452 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hampton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christopher C. Kraft Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Christopher C. Kraft Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Christopher C. Kraft Elementary?
84.7% of students at Christopher C. Kraft Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christopher C. Kraft Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Christopher C. Kraft Elementary is African American at 62.6% of enrollment, in Hampton, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christopher C. Kraft Elementary?
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Christopher C. Kraft Elementary rank among schools in Hampton?
By Resource Investment Index, Christopher C. Kraft Elementary ranks #16 of 18 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 schools in Hampton on the city page.
What other schools are in Hampton City Public Schools?
Besides Christopher C. Kraft 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.