At a glance
Reported students
313
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
17th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
443.5
Mary T. Christian Elementary: 313 reported students.
State peer staffing position
18th percentile
12:1 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
- 255
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
What the reported data says about Mary T. Christian Elementary
Mary T. Christian 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 313 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 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, below 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 (57.2%) and White (16.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 9.8%. 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 Mary T. Christian Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 26 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
- Students with disabilities
- 9.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- 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
- White16.3%
- Hispanic12.1%
- Black57.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial14.1%
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.
Armstrong Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
288 reported students
Mary W. Jackson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
343 reported students
Jane H. Bryan Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
367 reported students
Captain John Smith Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
374 reported students
William Mason Cooper Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
386 reported students
Albert W. Patrick III Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
394 reported students
Public schools near Mary T. Christian 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain John Smith Elementary Elementary · Hampton City Public Schools | PK–05 | 374 | 0.7 mi |
| Phillips Elementary Elementary · Hampton City Public Schools | KG–05 | 435 | 1.1 mi |
| Jane H. Bryan Elementary Elementary · Hampton City Public Schools | PK–05 | 367 | 1.3 mi |
| Albert W. Patrick III Elementary Elementary · Hampton City Public Schools | PK–05 | 394 | 1.6 mi |
| Barron Elementary Elementary · Hampton City Public Schools | PK–05 | 397 | 1.6 mi |
| Francis Asbury Elementary Elementary · Hampton City Public Schools | KG–05 | 409 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mary T. Christian Elementary
What grades does Mary T. Christian Elementary serve?
Mary T. Christian 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 Mary T. Christian Elementary?
Mary T. Christian Elementary reported 313 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 17th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 255 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mary T. Christian Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 313 students and 26 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 Mary T. Christian Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mary T. Christian 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 Mary T. Christian Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.4% 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 Mary T. Christian Elementary in?
Mary T. Christian 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 Mary T. Christian Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Captain John Smith Elementary (0.7 mi), Phillips Elementary (1.1 mi), Jane H. Bryan Elementary (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.