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A.W.E. Bassette Elementary

671 Bell St, Hampton, VA 23661Hampton City Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
494
Students
Total enrolled
$14,946
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
12.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 494 students in grades PK–05 in Hampton, Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,946 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
12.3 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

A.W.E. Bassette Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Hampton, Virginia, serving grades PK–05 with 494 students. The district invests $14,946 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 87% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at A.W.E. Bassette Elementary

494
Total Students
12.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
87%
Free Lunch
40
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution255 male · 239 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility87%
National avg 52% · 428 students
Student Composition
8%
76%
10%
Asian2%
White8%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black76%
Multiracial10%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510180000725

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,946Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,946
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,576
Student Support$2,840
Administration$1,794
Operations$2,242
Other$1,495
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,946 spent per student, an estimated $6,621 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
51%
32%
State government
51.0%
Local (property tax)
31.6%
Federal programs
17.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 87% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
George P. Phenix ElementaryHunter B. AndrewsAlfred S. Forrest ElementaryChristopher C. Kraft Elementary
+15 more
↓
Middle
BENJAMIN SYMS MIDDLEC. ALTON LINDSAY MIDDLECESAR TARRANT MIDDLEFRANCIS W. JONES MAGNET MIDDLE
+1 more
↓
High School
BETHEL HIGHKECOUGHTAN HIGHPHOEBUS HIGHHAMPTON HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyHampton city
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHampton City Public Schools →
Phone: (757)727-1071
NCES ID: 510180000725
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Hampton seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Hampton City Public Schools
High
BETHEL HIGH
1,777 students · 09–12
● 40 opp86% FRL
High
KECOUGHTAN HIGH
1,564 students · 09–12
● 44 opp86% FRL
Elem
George P. Phenix Elementary
1,516 students · PK–08
● 40 opp83% FRL
High
PHOEBUS HIGH
1,365 students · 09–12
● 36 opp86% FRL
High
HAMPTON HIGH
1,359 students · 09–12
● 44 opp86% FRL
Elem
Hunter B. Andrews
1,131 students · PK–08
81% FRL
Mid
BENJAMIN SYMS MIDDLE
897 students · 06–08
● 44 opp69% FRL
Mid
C. ALTON LINDSAY MIDDLE
707 students · 06–08
73% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
671 Bell St, Hampton, VA 23661
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.