Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary S. Peake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary S. Peake Elementary School's student population of 420 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mary S. Peake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary S. Peake Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1495 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
18%
Black
70%
22%
White
12%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary S. Peake Elementary School's ranking?
Mary S. Peake Elementary School is ranked #1495 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Mary S. Peake Elementary School often compared to?
Mary S. Peake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barron Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Mary S. Peake Elementary School?
420 students attend Mary S. Peake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mary S. Peake Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary S. Peake Elementary School?
Mary S. Peake Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary S. Peake Elementary School offer ?
Mary S. Peake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary S. Peake Elementary School part of?
Mary S. Peake Elementary School is part of Hampton City PBLC Schs School District.
In what neighborhood is Mary S. Peake Elementary School located?
Mary S. Peake Elementary School is located in the Willow Oaks neighborhood of Hampton, VA. There are 4 other public schools located in Willow Oaks.
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