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Captain John Smith Elementary School vs. Samuel P. Langley Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Captain John Smith Elementary School
379 Woodland Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Samuel P. Langley Elementary School
16 Rockwell Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Samuel P. Langley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 384 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Captain John Smith Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Samuel P. Langley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
384 students
479 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Captain John Smith Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Samuel P. Langley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Captain John Smith Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Samuel P. Langley Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Captain John Smith Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Samuel P. Langley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Captain John Smith Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hampton City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Samuel P. Langley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hampton City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1284 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#560 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Captain John Smith Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Samuel P. Langley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
85%
(Top 20% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Captain John Smith Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Samuel P. Langley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Captain John Smith Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Samuel P. Langley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Captain John Smith Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Samuel P. Langley Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
20
41
Kindergarten Students
60
69
Grade 1 Students
54
95
Grade 2 Students
76
73
Grade 3 Students
64
46
Grade 4 Students
46
76
Grade 5 Students
64
79

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Captain John Smith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hampton City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Samuel P. Langley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hampton City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Captain John Smith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hampton City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Samuel P. Langley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hampton City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
49%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Captain John Smith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hampton City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Samuel P. Langley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hampton City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
30%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Captain John Smith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hampton City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Samuel P. Langley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hampton City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Captain John Smith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hampton City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Samuel P. Langley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hampton City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.66
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Captain John Smith Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Samuel P. Langley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
88%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Captain John Smith Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Samuel P. Langley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(15-16 School Year Data)
8%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Captain John Smith Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Samuel P. Langley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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