At a glance
Reported students
452
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
39th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
443.5
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary: 452 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
15.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 410
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What the reported data says about Christopher C. Kraft Elementary
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Hampton. It is one of 33 current school records connected to Hampton City Public Schools. NCES reports 452 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (62.6%) and White (17.5%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Christopher C. Kraft Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 30 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.17
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.5%
- Hispanic5.1%
- Black62.6%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial12.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hampton City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Phillips Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
435 reported students
Paul Burbank Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
432 reported students
Luther W. Machen Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
430 reported students
Samuel P. Langley Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
429 reported students
Aberdeen Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
482 reported students
A.W.E. Bassette Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
486 reported students
Public schools near Christopher C. Kraft Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred S. Forrest Elementary Elementary · Hampton City Public Schools | KG–05 | 499 | 0.8 mi |
| George P. Phenix Elementary Elementary · Hampton City Public Schools | PK–08 | 1,438 | 1.2 mi |
| Aberdeen Elementary Elementary · Hampton City Public Schools | PK–05 | 482 | 1.2 mi |
| Mary W. Jackson Elementary Elementary · Hampton City Public Schools | PK–05 | 343 | 1.6 mi |
| William Mason Cooper Elementary Elementary · Hampton City Public Schools | PK–05 | 386 | 1.7 mi |
| Sedgefield Elementary Elementary · Newport News City Public Schools | PK–05 | 425 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Christopher C. Kraft Elementary
What grades does Christopher C. Kraft Elementary serve?
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hampton City Public Schools.
How many students attend Christopher C. Kraft Elementary?
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary reported 452 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 410 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Christopher C. Kraft Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 452 students and 30 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Christopher C. Kraft Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hampton City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Christopher C. Kraft Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Christopher C. Kraft Elementary in?
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary is part of Hampton City Public Schools, based in Hampton, VA, which operates 33 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Christopher C. Kraft Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Alfred S. Forrest Elementary (0.8 mi), George P. Phenix Elementary (1.2 mi), Aberdeen Elementary (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.