BOOKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Booker Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hampton City Public Schools school district, located in Hampton, VA with about 381 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Booker Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Booker Elementary School, located at 160 Apollo Dr in Hampton, Virginia, is a public elementary school serving students in the Hampton City Schools district. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational educational experience for children in the local community, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive environment for social and emotional development. Its location in the Phoebus area places it centrally within the community, making it a focal point for families in the immediate neighborhood.

As part of the Hampton City Schools system, Booker Elementary emphasizes preparing students for success in middle school and beyond through standardized curricula and various school-wide initiatives. The school typically engages in community-building activities and offers resources aimed at helping students navigate their early academic years. Prospective parents or community members interested in specific programs, current enrollment figures, or extracurricular opportunities are encouraged to contact the school administration directly or visit the official Hampton City Schools website for the most recent updates and performance reports.

For more information, contact Booker Elementary at (757) 850-5096 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

160 Apollo Dr
Hampton, VA 23669
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BOOKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hampton, VA with about 381 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
381
Teachers:
24
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 381 students

Black or African American
45.4%
White
31.0%
Two or more races
13.4%
Hispanic/Latino
10.0%
Asian
0.3%

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.