Overview
Captain John Smith Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Hampton, Virginia. The school enrolls 374 students. It is part of the Hampton City Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
93% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictHampton City Public Schools
County51650
CityHampton
ZIP23669
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510180000735
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment374
White25.7%
Hispanic / Latino7.2%
Black / African American54.5%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races10.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %93%
State Avg66%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)