Serving 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cesar Tarrant 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 was 65-69% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 79%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
331 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
 (14-15)65-69%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
 (14-15)55-59%
79%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
80%
22%
White
7%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% VA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% VA state average).
How many students attend Cesar Tarrant Elementary School?
331 students attend Cesar Tarrant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Cesar Tarrant Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cesar Tarrant Elementary School?
Cesar Tarrant Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cesar Tarrant Elementary School offer ?
Cesar Tarrant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cesar Tarrant Elementary School part of?
Cesar Tarrant Elementary School is part of Hampton City Public Schools.
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