- Enrollment
- 1,769
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hampton, VA
Mary T. Christian Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mary T. Christian Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510180000745
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary T. Christian Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 18
- schools in Hampton · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 83.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary T. Christian Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary T. Christian Elementary ranks #3 of 18 schools in Hampton, VA.
School address
District: Hampton City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510180000745 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Mary T. Christian Elementary grew from 273 students in 2022-23 to 302 in 2023-24 (+10.6%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 510180000745 · Hampton, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 13:1 · 83.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethel High (1,769 students)
Mary T. Christian Elementary grew from 273 students in 2022-23 to 302 in 2023-24 (+10.6%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Mary T. Christian 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 313
Mary T. Christian Elementary
313 students
What this shows Mary T. Christian Elementary reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary T. Christian Elementary compares
Mary T. Christian Elementary is a growing 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.2% | ▲ 44% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in Virginia - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.8%
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 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.2%
White 16.3%
Two or More 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Mary T. Christian 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 Mary T. Christian 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 Mary T. Christian 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
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
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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary T. Christian Elementary
How many students attend Mary T. Christian Elementary?
Mary T. Christian Elementary has 313 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hampton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary T. Christian Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary T. Christian Elementary is 13:1, which is 6% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% 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 Mary T. Christian Elementary?
83.2% of students at Mary T. Christian Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary T. Christian Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mary T. Christian Elementary is African American at 57.2% of enrollment, in Hampton, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary T. Christian Elementary?
Mary T. Christian Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Mary T. Christian Elementary rank among schools in Hampton?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary T. Christian Elementary ranks #3 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 Mary T. Christian 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.