Christopher C. Kraft Elementary

457 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School, located in Hampton, Virginia, is a public elementary school serving students in grades PK–5. It is part of the Hampton City Public Schools district and is named in honor of Christopher C. Kraft Jr., the legendary NASA flight director who played a pivotal role in the early U.S. space program. The school carries forward this connection to innovation and science, frequently emphasizing programs that integrate STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) into the student experience to prepare children for a rapidly evolving world.

The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By providing a structured curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the faculty and staff aim to build a strong educational foundation for all learners. Situated in a residential area of Hampton, Kraft Elementary serves as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes parent involvement and community engagement to help every student reach their full potential.

457

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Christopher C. Kraft Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	20
Black	292
Asian	8
Two or More	52
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Black
292 (63.9 %)
White
80 (17.5 %)
Two or More
52 (11.4 %)
Hispanic
20 (4.4 %)
Asian
8 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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)825-4634
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	417
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 6

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 70