Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School

600 Concord Dr
Hampton, VA 23666
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School's student population of 457 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School is 0.55, 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)
#960 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(20-21)
50-54%
54%
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(20-21)
65-69%
69%
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(20-21)
40-49%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
4%
19%
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Black
64%
22%
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White
18%
45%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
52%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
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School District Name
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 #960 out of 1,792 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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?
457 students attend Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School?
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to 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 Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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