Francis Asbury Elementary

450 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Francis Asbury Elementary School, located in Hampton, Virginia, serves students in the Phoebus area as part of the Hampton City Schools district. The school is named in honor of Francis Asbury, a pivotal figure in the history of American Methodism, and reflects the community-focused atmosphere typical of the historic neighborhoods in the city. The facility is situated near the Chesapeake Bay, placing it in a unique geographic area that often influences the school’s commitment to local engagement and environmental awareness.

As a public elementary institution, Francis Asbury is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and character development. The school typically focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment, utilizing the resources of the Hampton City Schools district to integrate technology and diverse instructional strategies. By balancing traditional curriculum with community involvement, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

450

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Francis Asbury Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	234
Hispanic	14
Black	140
Asian	4
Two or More	57
American Indian	1

White
234 (52.0 %)
Black
140 (31.1 %)
Two or More
57 (12.7 %)
Hispanic
14 (3.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)850-5075
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	366
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

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Francis Asbury Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Francis Asbury Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	222	49.3%
Male	228	50.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)