Francis Asbury Elementary

409 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Francis Asbury Elementary School, located in Hampton, Virginia, serves students in the Phoebus area as part of the Hampton City Schools district. The school is named in honor of Francis Asbury, a pivotal figure in the history of American Methodism, and reflects the community-focused atmosphere typical of the historic neighborhoods in the city. The facility is situated near the Chesapeake Bay, placing it in a unique geographic area that often influences the school’s commitment to local engagement and environmental awareness.

As a public elementary institution, Francis Asbury is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and character development. The school typically focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment, utilizing the resources of the Hampton City Schools district to integrate technology and diverse instructional strategies. By balancing traditional curriculum with community involvement, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

409

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Francis Asbury Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	190
Hispanic	18
Black	141
Asian	3
Two or More	57

White
190 (46.5%)
Black
141 (34.5%)
Two or More
57 (13.9%)
Hispanic
18 (4.4%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)

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)850-5075
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	366
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 2

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Francis Asbury Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Francis Asbury Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	207	50.6%
Male	202	49.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)