Luther W. Machen Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hampton, Virginia 23666 · Hampton City Public Schools
#1017 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#20598 of 50,301 nationally
About Luther W. Machen Elementary
Luther W. Machen Elementary is a public elementary located in Hampton, in the Hampton City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 430 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 56.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1017th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 430.
There are 31 schools in Hampton; Luther W. Machen Elementary ranks 28th of 29 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)56%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)95.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Luther W. Machen Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Luther W. Machen Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Paul Burbank Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students · 1.6 km away
William Mason Cooper Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students · 1.6 km away
Thomas Eaton Middle
Hampton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
581 students · 2.0 km away
New Horizons Governor's School
Hampton · Public other
· 2.5 km away
Mary S. Peake Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students · 3.3 km away
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
452 students · 3.3 km away
Aberdeen Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students · 4.1 km away
Cesar Tarrant Middle
Hampton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
737 students · 4.2 km away
Albert W. Patrick III Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students · 4.3 km away
Barron Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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430 students
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430 students
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Ft. Eustis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
Samuel P. Langley Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students
Coles Elementary
Manassas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
Paul Burbank Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Luther W. Machen Elementary a good school?
Luther W. Machen Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 56.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1017 of 1,142 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Luther W. Machen Elementary rank in Virginia?
Luther W. Machen Elementary ranks #1017 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #20598 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Luther W. Machen Elementary?
Luther W. Machen Elementary had 430 students in 2025.
Is Luther W. Machen Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Luther W. Machen Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Luther W. Machen Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Luther W. Machen Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.