Serving 452 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Christopher C. Kraft 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 59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Christopher C. Kraft Elementary serves the southwest part of Hampton, VA, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School's student population of 452 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
452 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
17 acres
School Motto
Reaching for the Stars
School Rankings
Christopher C. Kraft 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 Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#1141 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
63%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School's ranking?
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School is ranked #1141 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School often compared to?
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Victory Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School?
452 students attend Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 13% 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 Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School?
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School offer ?
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School part of?
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School is part of Hampton City School District.
In what neighborhood is Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School located?
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School is located in the Northampton neighborhood of Hampton, VA. There are 1 other public schools located in Northampton.
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