Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School

About Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School

Christopher C. Kraft Elementary, in Hampton, Virginia, is committed to innovative learning and engaging a collaborative team committed to excellence for every student.

Contact Information

Address

600 CONCORD DR HAMPTON VA 23666

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Phone

(757) 825-4634

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Website

http://www.hampton.k12.va.us/

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%

Reading 49%

State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 49% in Reading.

31

Full-time Teachers

14 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

449

Total Students

$58542

Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 45 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School

2.5X

More likely to persue STEM Careers

80%

Jobs that will require STEM in 2030

Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!

School Ratings

Ranked

45

of 100 in Virginia

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 2:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 17.5%

Asian 1.8%

Hispanic 4.4%

Black 63.9%

Two+ Races 11.4%

Native Am. 1%

White

17.5%

Asian

1.8%

Hispanic

4.4%

Black

63.9%

Two+ Races

11.4%

Native Am.

1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 449

46%

207 Female

54%

242 Male

Student Population

449 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

387 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Christopher C. Kraft Elementary currently ranks #338 in the state of Virginia among elementary schools. This ranking is based upon student performance in state tests, academic progress, and preparation for success in high school.

FAQ

Q1. Does Kraft Elementary offer morning child care?

A1. Yes, Kraft Elementary offer supervised morning programs.

Q2. How is the school set up?

A2. Kraft Elementary has safe classrooms, computer labs, a gym, and safe outdoor places for students to play.

Q3. What technology do you have in the classrooms?

A3. Students will have the use of laptops, tablets, and smartboards for more engaging lessons.

Q4. Can we get help with our fees?

A4. Families who are eligible can receive free or reduced-priced lunch, as well as other types of assistance.

Q5. How can parents help?

A5. Parents can contribute by volunteering, joining the PTA, or attending school events.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

What Parents Say