Captain John Smith Elementary

393 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Captain John Smith Elementary School is a public school located in the Phoebus area of Hampton, Virginia. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the Hampton City Schools district. It is situated in a historically significant neighborhood near the Chesapeake Bay, providing a community-focused educational environment for its students.

The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development within its diverse student population. Like other schools in the Hampton City district, Captain John Smith Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum, often integrating technology and collaborative learning to prepare students for middle school transitions. The campus serves as a central hub for the Woodland Road community, prioritizing a supportive atmosphere where educators work to meet the varying social and academic needs of their elementary learners.

393

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Captain John Smith Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	35
Black	189
Asian	5
Two or More	45
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
189 (48.1 %)
White
117 (29.8 %)
Two or More
45 (11.5 %)
Hispanic
35 (8.9 %)
Asian
5 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hampton City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)850-5088
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	349
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Captain John Smith Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	51
Grade 5	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Captain John Smith Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	186	47.3%
Male	207	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)