A.W.E. Bassette Elementary

486 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

A.W.E. Bassette Elementary School is a public school located in Hampton, Virginia, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Hampton City Schools district, the institution is named in honor of educator and community leader Alexander W.E. Bassette. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school emphasizes community involvement and academic achievement, often utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, A.W.E. Bassette aims to help students build confidence and critical thinking abilities. Families and community members are encouraged to participate in school life, reinforcing the school’s role as a neighborhood anchor that strives to provide a stable and enriching educational foundation for its young learners.

486

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A.W.E. Bassette Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	36
Black	355
Asian	10
Two or More	42
American Indian	1

Black
355 (73.0%)
White
42 (8.6%)
Two or More
42 (8.6%)
Hispanic
36 (7.4%)
Asian
10 (2.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hampton City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)727-1071
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	448
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for A.W.E. Bassette Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for A.W.E. Bassette Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	222	45.7%
Male	264	54.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)