Armstrong Elementary School

3401 Matoaka Rd
Hampton, VA 23661
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 297 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Armstrong Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 20% in VA
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Armstrong Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Armstrong Elementary School's student population of 297 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
297 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Armstrong Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Armstrong Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#228 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Armstrong Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
75-79%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Armstrong Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
80-84%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Armstrong Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
70-79%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Armstrong Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
31%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Armstrong Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
49%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Armstrong Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Armstrong Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Armstrong Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Armstrong Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Armstrong Elementary School's ranking?
Armstrong Elementary School is ranked #228 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Armstrong Elementary School often compared to?
Armstrong Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary W. Jackson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Armstrong Elementary School?
297 students attend Armstrong Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Armstrong Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Armstrong Elementary School?
Armstrong Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Armstrong Elementary School offer ?
Armstrong Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Armstrong Elementary School part of?
Armstrong Elementary School is part of Hampton City School District.
In what neighborhood is Armstrong Elementary School located?
Armstrong Elementary School is located in the Wythe neighborhood of Hampton, VA. There are 2 other public schools located in Wythe.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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