Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A.w.e. Bassette 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 65% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: A.W.E. Bassette Elementary serves the southern part of Hampton, VA, encompassing an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 1.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
A.w.e. Bassette Elementary School's student population of 486 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
486 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
A.w.e. Bassette Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A.w.e. Bassette Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1379 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
73%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
9%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A.w.e. Bassette Elementary School's ranking?
A.w.e. Bassette Elementary School is ranked #1379 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are A.w.e. Bassette Elementary School often compared to?
A.w.e. Bassette Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Armstrong Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend A.w.e. Bassette Elementary School?
486 students attend A.w.e. Bassette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of A.w.e. Bassette Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A.w.e. Bassette Elementary School?
A.w.e. Bassette Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does A.w.e. Bassette Elementary School offer ?
A.w.e. Bassette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is A.w.e. Bassette Elementary School part of?
A.w.e. Bassette Elementary School is part of Hampton City School District.
In what neighborhood is A.w.e. Bassette Elementary School located?
A.w.e. Bassette Elementary School is located in the Wythe neighborhood of Hampton, VA. There are 2 other public schools located in Wythe.
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