A.W.E. Bassette Elementary vs Armstrong Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A.W.E. Bassette Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
486 students
Armstrong Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
| Measure | A.W.E. Bassette Elementary Hampton, Virginia | Armstrong Elementary Hampton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1067 of 1,142 | #776 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #25929 of 50,301 | #13624 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 486 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 94.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 92% |
| city | Hampton | Hampton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Armstrong Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 48.8).
- •Armstrong Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 66%).
- •Armstrong Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 50%).
- •A.W.E. Bassette Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.2% vs 94.4%).
- •A.W.E. Bassette Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.9).
- •A.W.E. Bassette Elementary is the larger school with 486 students compared with 288.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is A.W.E. Bassette Elementary better than Armstrong Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Armstrong Elementary ranks higher (66.7 vs 48.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are A.W.E. Bassette Elementary and Armstrong Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hampton and Hampton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A.W.E. Bassette Elementary: 486. Armstrong Elementary: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A.W.E. Bassette Elementary and Armstrong Elementary rank in Virginia?
A.W.E. Bassette Elementary is 1067th of 1,142 and Armstrong Elementary is 776th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).