Hilton Elementary

hilton.nn.k12.va.us/

368 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hilton Elementary School, located on River Road in Newport News, Virginia, is a historic neighborhood school serving students in the Hilton Village area. Part of the Newport News Public Schools district, the school is known for its strong community ties and its commitment to providing a supportive, engaging environment for early childhood and elementary education. The school's architecture and setting reflect the unique, historic charm of its surrounding community, which has been a focal point of Newport News for generations.

Academically, Hilton Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to foster both intellectual growth and character development. The school works closely with families and the local community to create a collaborative atmosphere, focusing on individualized student success and the implementation of modern instructional strategies. Through its dedicated staff and community-oriented approach, the school aims to prepare students for academic advancement while nurturing a sense of civic responsibility and lifelong learning.

368

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hilton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	198
Hispanic	38
Black	98
Asian	2
Two or More	32

White
198 (53.8%)
Black
98 (26.6%)
Hispanic
38 (10.3%)
Two or More
32 (8.7%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Newport News City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)591-4772
Website:	http://hilton.nn.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	365
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

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 73