Southampton Elementary

473 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southampton Elementary School, located in the Southampton neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia, is a neighborhood public school serving students in grades PK–5. As part of Richmond Public Schools (RPS), the school focuses on providing a foundational education within a community-oriented environment. The facility is situated in a residential area, reflecting its role as a local hub for families in the 23225 zip code.

The school is known for fostering a supportive educational climate that emphasizes student growth and community engagement. Like many schools in the district, Southampton Elementary works to balance academic instruction with social-emotional development, utilizing the broader resources of Richmond Public Schools to support its curriculum. It serves as a central point for neighborhood families, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success through a structured and collaborative learning experience.

473

Total Students

32.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southampton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	79
Black	332
Asian	6
Two or More	22
American Indian	4

Black
332 (70.2%)
Hispanic
79 (16.7%)
White
30 (6.3%)
Two or More
22 (4.7%)
Asian
6 (1.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)

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:	Richmond City Public Schools
Phone:	(804)320-2434
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	465
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 31

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 65