LUTHER W. MACHEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Luther W. Machen 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 425 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 23 teachers, Luther W. Machen Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Luther W. Machen Elementary School, located at 20 Sacramento Drive in Hampton, Virginia, is a public school serving students in the Hampton City Schools district. The school is named in honor of Luther W. Machen, a prominent educator and community leader who served the Hampton school system for many years. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational education for children in the surrounding community, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school operates within the broader framework of Hampton City Schools, which emphasizes student engagement, digital literacy, and community involvement. Machen Elementary is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By partnering with families and local organizations, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school while nurturing a sense of pride and belonging within the local Hampton community.

For more information, contact Luther W. Machen Elementary at (757) 727-2900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.