Enrollment
430
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hampton, VA
Luther W. Machen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Luther W. Machen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510180000748
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luther W. Machen Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools.
- #9 of 18
- schools in Hampton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 84.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Luther W. Machen Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Luther W. Machen Elementary ranks #9 of 18 schools in Hampton, VA.
School address
District: Hampton City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510180000748 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.0%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Luther W. Machen Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Luther W. Machen Elementary
Luther W. Machen Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hampton, Virginia, enrolling 430 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 84.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 430 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 422 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #216.
Its student body is led by African American (71%) and White (11%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 430 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hampton's public schools, it stands alongside George P. Phenix Elementary (1,438 students): Luther W. Machen Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.6:1 vs 9:1).
Hampton City Public Schools also operates Bethel High (1,769 students) and Kecoughtan High (1,553 students) alongside Luther W. Machen Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Luther W. Machen Elementary compares
Luther W. Machen Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.0% | ▲ 46% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 30% in Virginia - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,463
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 70.5%
White 10.5%
Two or More 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Luther W. Machen Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hampton City Public Schools, which includes Luther W. Machen Elementary.
$13,463
Per student
-8%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Luther W. Machen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 Luther W. Machen Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,769
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Phillips Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~430 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Luther W. Machen Elementary
How many students attend Luther W. Machen Elementary?
Luther W. Machen Elementary has 430 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hampton, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luther W. Machen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Luther W. Machen Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 20% 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 Luther W. Machen Elementary?
84.0% of students at Luther W. Machen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luther W. Machen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Luther W. Machen Elementary is African American at 70.5% of enrollment, in Hampton, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luther W. Machen Elementary?
Luther W. Machen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Luther W. Machen Elementary rank among schools in Hampton?
By Resource Investment Index, Luther W. Machen Elementary ranks #9 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.
Is Luther W. Machen Elementary a good school?
Luther W. Machen Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hampton City Public Schools?
Besides Luther W. Machen 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.
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