Serving 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southampton 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than 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 94% 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: 473 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southampton Elementary serves the northwest part of Richmond, VA, covering an area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone being about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southampton Elementary School's student population of 473 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
473 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
School Motto
You Just Can't Hide That Southampton Pride
School Rankings
Southampton 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 Southampton Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#1724 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
70%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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)18.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southampton Elementary School's ranking?
Southampton Elementary School is ranked #1724 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Southampton Elementary School often compared to?
Southampton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westover Hills Elementary School, A.m. Davis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Southampton Elementary School?
473 students attend Southampton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Southampton Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southampton Elementary School?
Southampton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southampton Elementary School offer ?
Southampton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southampton Elementary School part of?
Southampton Elementary School is part of Richmond City School District.
In what neighborhood is Southampton Elementary School located?
Southampton Elementary School is located in the Stratford Hills neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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