Cesar Tarrant Elementary School (Closed 2016)

1589 Wingfield Dr
Hampton, VA 23666
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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

Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
(14-15)
65-69%
79%
(14-15)
55-59%
79%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
8%

Showing 1997–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
5%
20%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Black
80%
21%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

White
7%
44%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
93%
0.35

Showing 2007–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
57%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

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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