A.W.E. Bassette Elementary

Summary:

A.W.E. Bassette Elementary is a public elementary school in Hampton, Virginia, serving 494 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Hampton City Public Schools district.

While A.W.E. Bassette has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (76.11%) compared to the state average, its academic performance, as measured by SOL test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, the school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 65.15% in 2023-2024, compared to 72.45% for the district and 70.11% for the state. Additionally, A.W.E. Bassette has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Virginia elementary schools, with a ranking between 745-1050 out of 1100-1114 schools over the past 10 years. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 85.59% to 86.64% in recent years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing A.W.E. Bassette to other nearby schools within the Hampton City Public Schools district, it generally performs worse academically. For example, William Mason Cooper Elementary and Barron Elementary have significantly higher SOL test scores and statewide rankings compared to A.W.E. Bassette. However, the school's African American students perform better relative to the school's overall performance, ranking in the top half of Virginia elementary schools for this subgroup, suggesting that the school may be more effective in supporting its African American student population compared to other subgroups.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 671 Bell St
       Hampton, VA  23661


(757) 727-1071

District: Hampton City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
745th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,330 Help


Students who attend A.W.E. Bassette Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    C. Alton Lindsay Middle
High:    Hampton High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  494

Racial breakdown:

African American:
76.1%
Two or more races:
9.9%
White:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details A.W.E. Bassette Elementary ranks worse than 66.9% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 15th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Hampton City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.25. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details A.W.E. Bassette Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hampton City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at A.W.E. Bassette Elementary is $8,330, which is the 9th highest among 20 elementary schools in the Hampton City Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

A.W.E. Bassette Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks A.W.E. Bassette Elementary 745th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See A.W.E. Bassette Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hampton City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hampton City Public Schools 56th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for A.W.E. Bassette Elementary

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Rank History for all students at A.W.E. Bassette Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 37.31 779th 1062 26.6%
2006 18.25 998th 1071 6.8%
2007 46.76 661st 1083 39.0%
2008 46.13 688th 1081 36.4%
2009 36.64 836th 1082 22.7%
2010 21.46 1020th 1113 8.4%
2011 12.86 1077th 1117 3.6%
2012 12.89 1075th 1117 3.8%
2013 21.17 984th 1120 12.1%
2014 14.44 1047th 1110 5.7%
2015 2.33 1091st 1100 0.8%
2016 9.92 1044th 1096 4.7%
2017 16.95 1000th 1099 9.0%
2018 9.58 1043rd 1097 4.9%
2019 9.32 1050th 1105 5.0%
2021 18.01 929th 1103 15.8%
2022 26.31 873rd 1109 21.3%
2023 32.34 818th 1114 26.6%
2024 38.25 745th 1114 33.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at A.W.E. Bassette Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.89 554th 1036 46.5%
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Rank History for Female students at A.W.E. Bassette Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.00 842nd 1100 23.5%
2024 41.08 718th 1098 34.6%
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Rank History for Male students at A.W.E. Bassette Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.88 770th 1093 29.6%
2024 36.96 762nd 1101 30.8%
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Rank History for African American students at A.W.E. Bassette Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.96 330th 579 43.0%
2024 54.97 281st 588 52.2%
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Rank History for White students at A.W.E. Bassette Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 32.47 749th 979 23.5%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

A.W.E. Bassette Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for A.W.E. Bassette Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 357 357
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 325 325
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 335 335
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 343 343
1993 138 271 7 13 2 n/a n/a 0 431
1994 131 338 3 14 1 n/a n/a 0 487
1995 128 343 9 14 1 n/a n/a 0 495
1996 128 343 9 14 1 n/a n/a 0 495
1997 110 380 3 12 1 n/a n/a 0 506
1998 117 357 8 11 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1999 46 468 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2000 26 461 2 4 0 n/a n/a -4 489
2001 23 449 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2002 11 364 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2003 11 364 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2004 19 317 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2005 18 325 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2006 15 311 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2007 17 295 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 318
2008 34 370 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 408
2009 29 332 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 368
2010 30 318 0 9 2 n/a n/a 1 360
2011 26 326 1 17 3 0 4 0 377
2012 18 308 2 10 2 0 6 0 346
2013 24 348 2 9 0 0 18 0 401
2014 31 321 3 14 0 1 18 0 388
2015 24 390 5 16 0 1 18 0 454
2016 28 421 3 21 0 0 25 0 498
2017 26 419 2 20 2 0 30 0 499
2018 25 385 0 25 0 0 34 0 469
2019 36 362 2 24 1 0 31 0 456
2020 33 371 4 32 1 0 30 0 471
2021 26 351 3 30 2 0 25 0 437
2022 29 357 8 23 0 0 48 0 465
2023 39 376 10 20 0 0 49 0 494

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at A.W.E. Bassette Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 357 21.0 17.0 n/a
1990 325 22.3 14.5 n/a
1991 335 19.8 16.9 n/a
1992 343 20.2 16.9 n/a
1993 431 27.6 15.6 n/a
1994 487 26.8 n/a 37.6
1995 495 n/a 0.0 34.1
1996 495 n/a 0.0 34.1
1997 506 n/a 0.0 37.4
1998 493 n/a 0.0 47.1
1999 525 32.0 16.4 64
2000 489 n/a 0.0 64.7
2001 477 30.5 15.6 67.5
2002 376 42.0 9.0 74.5
2003 376 42.0 9.0 74.5
2004 339 36.0 9.4 75.8
2005 346 32.0 10.8 88.7
2006 326 33.0 9.9 74.8
2007 318 32.0 9.9 82.7
2008 408 22.0 18.5 72.3
2009 368 23.0 16.0 70.4
2010 360 26.0 13.8 75.2
2011 377 25.0 15.0 72.9
2012 346 27.2 12.6 74.6
2013 401 31.2 12.8 76.6
2014 388 27.0 14.3 80.7
2015 454 28.0 16.2 87.9
2016 498 37.0 13.4 86.7
2017 499 28.0 17.8 87.2
2018 469 29.0 16.1 86.1
2019 456 27.0 16.8 86.6
2020 471 27.0 17.4 84.5
2021 437 27.0 16.1 n/a
2022 465 26.0 17.8 85.6
2023 494 40.0 12.3 86.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio A.W.E. Bassette Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 357 21.0 17.0 n/a
1990 325 22.3 14.5 n/a
1991 335 19.8 16.9 n/a
1992 343 20.2 16.9 n/a
1993 431 27.6 15.6 n/a
1994 487 26.8 n/a 37.6
1995 495 n/a 0.0 34.1
1996 495 n/a 0.0 34.1
1997 506 n/a 0.0 37.4
1998 493 n/a 0.0 47.1
1999 525 32.0 16.4 64
2000 489 n/a 0.0 64.7
2001 477 30.5 15.6 67.5
2002 376 42.0 9.0 74.5
2003 376 42.0 9.0 74.5
2004 339 36.0 9.4 75.8
2005 346 32.0 10.8 88.7
2006 326 33.0 9.9 74.8
2007 318 32.0 9.9 82.7
2008 408 22.0 18.5 72.3
2009 368 23.0 16.0 70.4
2010 360 26.0 13.8 75.2
2011 377 25.0 15.0 72.9
2012 346 27.2 12.6 74.6
2013 401 31.2 12.8 76.6
2014 388 27.0 14.3 80.7
2015 454 28.0 16.2 87.9
2016 498 37.0 13.4 86.7
2017 499 28.0 17.8 87.2
2018 469 29.0 16.1 86.1
2019 456 27.0 16.8 86.6
2020 471 27.0 17.4 84.5
2021 437 27.0 16.1 n/a
2022 465 26.0 17.8 85.6
2023 494 40.0 12.3 86.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for A.W.E. Bassette Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,951 (21.9%) $6,958 (78.1%) $8,909
2020 $1,483 (16.4%) $7,569 (83.6%) $9,052
2021 $1,589 (19.1%) $6,741 (80.9%) $8,330

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on A.W.E. Bassette Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1050th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 818th of 1114 Elementary schools
 21.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (A.W.E. Bassette Elementary)6370
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hampton City Public Schools)7967.7
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (A.W.E. Bassette Elementary)3562.9
 27.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Hampton City Public Schools)6665.9
 0.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (A.W.E. Bassette Elementary)7156.8
 14.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hampton City Public Schools)8067
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (A.W.E. Bassette Elementary)6158.7
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Hampton City Public Schools)7071.3
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (A.W.E. Bassette Elementary)6766.3
 0.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hampton City Public Schools)7966.6
 12.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (A.W.E. Bassette Elementary)6559.8
 5.2%
   5th Grade Science (Hampton City Public Schools)7865.6
 12.4%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (A.W.E. Bassette Elementary)5958
 1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Hampton City Public Schools)7368.3
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students456494
 8.3%
African American362376
 3.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian210
 400%
Hispanic2420
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White3639
 8.3%
Two or More Races3149
 58.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.6%86.6%
 0%


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Frequently Asked Questions about A.W.E. Bassette Elementary

A.W.E. Bassette Elementary ranks 745th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 494 students attended A.W.E. Bassette Elementary.

Students at A.W.E. Bassette Elementary are 76% African American, 10% Two or more races, 8% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Students who attend A.W.E. Bassette Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : C. Alton Lindsay Middle
High : Hampton High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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