Armstrong Elementary

Summary:

Armstrong Elementary is a public elementary school in Hampton, Virginia, serving 297 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Hampton City Public Schools district, which is ranked 56 out of 130 school districts in the state.

Armstrong Elementary consistently ranks among the top 15% of Virginia elementary schools, with exceptional performance on state assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, 97.62% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 72.45% for the district and 70.11% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in Mathematics and English Reading, with students across grades 3-5 significantly outperforming their peers in the district and state. Armstrong Elementary's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White and multiracial students compared to nearby schools, also demonstrates the school's ability to serve students from various backgrounds effectively.

The school's consistent high performance is noteworthy, given that 85.52% of its students come from low-income families. Armstrong Elementary's success in supporting students from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds suggests that its strategies and best practices could provide valuable insights for other schools in the district and state, particularly those serving similar student populations. The school's model of equitable and high-quality education could serve as an example for replication in other high-need areas.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3401 Matoaka Rd
       Hampton, VA  23661


(757) 727-1067

District: Hampton City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
215th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,877 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  297

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.2%
African American:
31.3%
Two or more races:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.5% Help


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Compare Details Armstrong Elementary ranks better than 80.7% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd 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 80.23. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Armstrong 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 Armstrong Elementary is $7,877. 12 elementary schools in the Hampton City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Armstrong Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Armstrong Elementary 215th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Armstrong Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 Armstrong Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Armstrong Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 88.75 20th 1062 98.1%
2006 82.13 83rd 1071 92.3%
2007 80.77 112th 1083 89.7%
2008 78.18 136th 1081 87.4%
2009 66.21 337th 1082 68.9%
2010 79.53 103rd 1113 90.7%
2011 78.06 157th 1117 85.9%
2012 81.53 110th 1117 90.2%
2013 90.86 23rd 1120 97.9%
2014 87.01 63rd 1110 94.3%
2015 85.48 65th 1100 94.1%
2016 81.66 128th 1096 88.3%
2017 79.26 160th 1099 85.4%
2018 61.44 449th 1097 59.1%
2019 85.55 73rd 1105 93.4%
2021 84.06 150th 1103 86.4%
2022 85.39 128th 1109 88.5%
2023 82.84 159th 1114 85.7%
2024 80.23 215th 1114 80.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Armstrong Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 66.73 311th 1036 70.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Armstrong Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.48 67th 1100 93.9%
2024 88.19 55th 1098 95.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Armstrong Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.92 76th 324 76.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Armstrong Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.25 274th 1093 74.9%
2024 61.82 445th 1101 59.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Armstrong Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.30 48th 579 91.7%
2024 74.31 129th 588 78.1%
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Rank History for White students at Armstrong Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.34 165th 984 83.2%
2024 80.32 116th 979 88.2%
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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.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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by a citizen
Friday, December 21, 2018

Open Quote This school has steadily been going downhill the last four years. Test scores are on the decline, there is an increase in unacceptable behavior and bullying. I would not recommend this school. I feel there must be better with a more pleasing learning environment. Close Quote


by a teacher
Sunday, October 7, 2018

Open Quote Worked here very briefly. The school is honestly quite old and outdated and has a permanent smell of expired milk cartons. Classroom management is okay but not great. I honestly think a family looking for a good school could do better somewhere else, in a cleaner and more up-to-date environment. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Armstrong 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 456 456
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 427 427
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 459 459
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 472 472
1993 274 162 6 10 2 n/a n/a 0 454
1994 268 161 8 9 1 n/a n/a 0 447
1995 259 181 3 6 2 n/a n/a 0 451
1996 259 181 3 6 2 n/a n/a 0 451
1997 246 179 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 438
1998 235 167 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 413
1999 225 165 7 6 1 n/a n/a 0 404
2000 235 175 7 7 1 n/a n/a -4 421
2001 207 194 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2002 220 220 6 8 2 n/a n/a 0 456
2003 220 220 6 8 2 n/a n/a 0 456
2004 212 214 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 435
2005 214 219 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 443
2006 210 195 3 10 1 n/a n/a 0 419
2007 195 204 2 10 3 n/a n/a 0 414
2008 185 193 3 10 1 n/a n/a 0 392
2009 188 221 2 16 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2010 176 199 3 15 3 n/a n/a 0 396
2011 154 120 2 19 0 0 11 0 306
2012 162 116 2 18 2 0 13 0 313
2013 162 123 3 18 3 0 17 0 326
2014 140 126 3 27 3 0 19 0 318
2015 150 111 2 30 1 0 22 0 316
2016 154 94 2 21 0 0 25 0 296
2017 135 106 1 26 0 0 37 0 305
2018 142 103 1 24 0 0 34 0 304
2019 141 108 0 31 0 0 35 0 315
2020 137 102 1 21 0 0 33 0 294
2021 129 87 2 10 0 1 36 0 265
2022 133 84 1 13 0 0 35 0 266
2023 146 93 1 24 0 0 33 0 297

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 Armstrong Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 456 20.8 21.9 n/a
1990 427 20.8 20.5 n/a
1991 459 21.8 21.0 n/a
1992 472 22.2 21.2 n/a
1993 454 21.8 20.8 n/a
1994 447 24.6 n/a 13.6
1995 451 n/a 0.0 15.7
1996 451 n/a 0.0 15.7
1997 438 n/a 0.0 19.4
1998 413 n/a 0.0 16.7
1999 404 20.0 20.2 21
2000 421 n/a 0.0 23.1
2001 418 21.0 19.9 25.1
2002 456 30.0 15.2 22.1
2003 456 30.0 15.2 22.1
2004 435 29.5 14.7 27.6
2005 443 27.5 16.1 33.2
2006 419 27.0 15.5 35.8
2007 414 29.0 14.3 35
2008 392 21.0 18.7 34.4
2009 427 21.0 20.3 37.7
2010 396 21.0 18.8 37.9
2011 306 17.0 18.0 31
2012 313 20.2 15.4 26.8
2013 326 20.2 16.0 28.5
2014 318 19.0 16.7 31.8
2015 316 18.0 17.5 32
2016 296 17.0 17.4 24
2017 305 16.0 19.0 27.9
2018 304 17.0 17.8 32.9
2019 315 17.0 18.5 32.4
2020 294 17.0 17.2 29.3
2021 265 16.0 16.5 n/a
2022 266 17.0 15.6 32.3
2023 297 17.0 17.4 85.5

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 Armstrong Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 456 20.8 21.9 n/a
1990 427 20.8 20.5 n/a
1991 459 21.8 21.0 n/a
1992 472 22.2 21.2 n/a
1993 454 21.8 20.8 n/a
1994 447 24.6 n/a 13.6
1995 451 n/a 0.0 15.7
1996 451 n/a 0.0 15.7
1997 438 n/a 0.0 19.4
1998 413 n/a 0.0 16.7
1999 404 20.0 20.2 21
2000 421 n/a 0.0 23.1
2001 418 21.0 19.9 25.1
2002 456 30.0 15.2 22.1
2003 456 30.0 15.2 22.1
2004 435 29.5 14.7 27.6
2005 443 27.5 16.1 33.2
2006 419 27.0 15.5 35.8
2007 414 29.0 14.3 35
2008 392 21.0 18.7 34.4
2009 427 21.0 20.3 37.7
2010 396 21.0 18.8 37.9
2011 306 17.0 18.0 31
2012 313 20.2 15.4 26.8
2013 326 20.2 16.0 28.5
2014 318 19.0 16.7 31.8
2015 316 18.0 17.5 32
2016 296 17.0 17.4 24
2017 305 16.0 19.0 27.9
2018 304 17.0 17.8 32.9
2019 315 17.0 18.5 32.4
2020 294 17.0 17.2 29.3
2021 265 16.0 16.5 n/a
2022 266 17.0 15.6 32.3
2023 297 17.0 17.4 85.5

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 Armstrong Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $436 (5.9%) $6,994 (94.1%) $7,430
2020 $239 (3.0%) $7,801 (97.0%) $8,040
2021 $279 (3.5%) $7,598 (96.5%) $7,877

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Armstrong Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 73rd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 159th of 1114 Elementary schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Armstrong Elementary)9290.9
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hampton City Public Schools)7967.7
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Armstrong Elementary)8881.8
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Hampton City Public Schools)6665.9
 0.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Armstrong Elementary)9288.7
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hampton City Public Schools)8067
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Armstrong Elementary)8383
 0%
   4th Grade English Reading (Hampton City Public Schools)7071.3
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Armstrong Elementary)9889.8
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hampton City Public Schools)7966.6
 12.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Armstrong Elementary)9883.7
 14.3%
   5th Grade Science (Hampton City Public Schools)7865.6
 12.4%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Armstrong Elementary)9885.7
 12.3%
   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 Students315297
 5.7%
African American10893
 13.9%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic3124
 22.6%
Pacific Islander00
White141146
 3.5%
Two or More Races3533
 5.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.4%85.5%
 53.1%


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Students at Armstrong Elementary are 49% White, 31% African American, 11% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

Armstrong Elementary ranks 215th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 297 students attended Armstrong Elementary.


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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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