Francis Asbury Elementary School

140 Beach Rd
Hampton, VA 23664
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Francis Asbury Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Francis Asbury Elementary School's student population of 435 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
435 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Francis Asbury Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Francis Asbury Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#588 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
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(20-21)
65-69%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Francis Asbury 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)
70-74%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Francis Asbury 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)
50-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
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Hispanic
3%
19%
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Black
31%
22%
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White
50%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Francis Asbury 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%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Francis Asbury 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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Francis Asbury Elementary School's ranking?
Francis Asbury Elementary School is ranked #588 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Francis Asbury Elementary School often compared to?
Francis Asbury Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albert W. Patrick Iii Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Francis Asbury Elementary School?
435 students attend Francis Asbury Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Francis Asbury Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francis Asbury Elementary School?
Francis Asbury Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Francis Asbury Elementary School offer ?
Francis Asbury Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Francis Asbury Elementary School part of?
Francis Asbury Elementary School is part of Hampton City School District.
In what neighborhood is Francis Asbury Elementary School located?
Francis Asbury Elementary School is located in the Fox Hill Grandview neighborhood of Hampton, VA. There are 1 other public schools located in Fox Hill Grandview.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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