Christopher C. Kraft Elementary vs Luther W. Machen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
452 students
Luther W. Machen Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
| Measure | Christopher C. Kraft Elementary Hampton, Virginia | Luther W. Machen Elementary Hampton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #944 of 1,142 | #1017 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #17573 of 50,301 | #20598 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 452 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 72% |
| city | Hampton | Hampton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christopher C. Kraft Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 56.5).
- •Christopher C. Kraft Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •Christopher C. Kraft Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 56%).
- •Christopher C. Kraft Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.3% vs 95.1%).
- •Luther W. Machen Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.1).
- •Christopher C. Kraft Elementary is the larger school with 452 students compared with 430.
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 Christopher C. Kraft Elementary better than Luther W. Machen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Christopher C. Kraft Elementary ranks higher (60.9 vs 56.5 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 Christopher C. Kraft Elementary and Luther W. Machen Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Hampton and Hampton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary: 452. Luther W. Machen Elementary: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christopher C. Kraft Elementary and Luther W. Machen Elementary rank in Virginia?
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary is 944th of 1,142 and Luther W. Machen Elementary is 1017th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).