- Enrollment
- 1,769
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hampton, VA
Mary W. Jackson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mary W. Jackson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510180000761
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary W. Jackson Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #4 of 18
- schools in Hampton · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 343
- students enrolled
Mary W. Jackson Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary W. Jackson Elementary ranks #4 of 18 schools in Hampton, VA.
School address
District: Hampton City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510180000761 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Mary W. Jackson Elementary grew from 309 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 510180000761 · Hampton, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethel High (1,769 students)
Mary W. Jackson Elementary grew from 309 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Mary W. Jackson 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 343
Mary W. Jackson Elementary
343 students
What this shows Mary W. Jackson Elementary reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary W. Jackson Elementary compares
Mary W. Jackson 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in Virginia - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.1%
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 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.4%
White 20.4%
Two or More 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: African American at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Mary W. Jackson 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 W. Jackson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kecoughtan High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| George P. Phenix Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phoebus High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hampton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary W. Jackson 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 (~343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mary W. Jackson Elementary
How many students attend Mary W. Jackson Elementary?
Mary W. Jackson Elementary has 343 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hampton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary W. Jackson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary W. Jackson Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary W. Jackson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mary W. Jackson Elementary is African American at 57.4% of enrollment, in Hampton, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary W. Jackson Elementary?
Mary W. Jackson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 W. Jackson Elementary rank among schools in Hampton?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary W. Jackson Elementary ranks #4 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 W. Jackson 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.