JOHN B. CARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

John B. Cary 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 333 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 21 teachers, John B. Cary 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.

John B. Cary Elementary School, located on Andrews Boulevard in Hampton, Virginia, is a public elementary school serving the local community within the Hampton City Schools district. The school is named in honor of John B. Cary, a prominent 19th-century educator and Confederate officer who served as the superintendent of schools in Hampton following the Civil War. As a neighborhood institution, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to its student body, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and social development within a structured classroom environment.

Like many schools in the Hampton area, John B. Cary Elementary prioritizes student engagement and community involvement, striving to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages academic growth and personal responsibility. The school offers various programs and resources tailored to meet the needs of a diverse student population, aiming to prepare children for success as they transition to middle school. Through its dedication to the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) and its emphasis on character development, the school serves as a key educational anchor for the families residing in the Hampton neighborhood.

For more information, contact John B. Cary Elementary at (757) 850-5092 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.