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Luther W. Machen Elementary School

20 SACRAMENTO DR HAMPTON VA 23666

Top 25% School in Virginia

Ranked 137 of 232 in Virginia

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About Luther W. Machen Elementary School

Virginia has bronzed Luther W. Machen Elementary School, which is a superb school striving for student success within a caring learning environment. Founded in 1970, Luther W. Machen has a long history of academic excellence, in which the teachers provide a personalized approach with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. Proficiency rates in reading and math are something to be proud of, and a caring team of teachers, along with enrichment programs such as Interventions and Gifted and Talented, have all contributed to those success rates. Luther W. Machen strongly encourages community involvement, supporting parent membership and involvement in a parenting partnership. The school is close to Langley Air Force Base, in the Tide Mill Farms neighborhood, so Luther W. Machen Elementary School has helped to provide students with a culturally rich, engaging learning environment and continues to strengthen the school's excellence in its academics as well as parental involvement and community engagement. With strong academics, supportive programs, and engaged communities, Luther W. Machen Elementary School has become a family choice toward excellence in an Elementary School in Virginia.

Luther W. Machen Elementary School Contact Information

Address

20 SACRAMENTO DR HAMPTON VA 23666

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Phone

(757) 727-2900

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 51% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
446
Total Students
$58542
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 137 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Luther W. Machen Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

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.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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 12.7%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 5.3%
Black 68.8%
Two+ Races 11.2%
Native Am. 1%
White
12.7%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
5.3%
Black
68.8%
Two+ Races
11.2%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 446
49.5%
221 Female
50.5%
225 Male

Student Population

446 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

377 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q1. How safe is Machen Elementary?

A1. Entry is restricted by locked doors, Machen Elementary have teachers monitoring the students, and we run drills that prepare everyone for whatever may happen in an emergency situation.


Q2. How do I get my child enrolled?

A2. Simply take proof of address, immunization records, and the required forms to establish enrollment in the Main Office.


Q3. What sort of activities does my child get to do aside from schoolwork?

A3. Machen Elementary provide across-the-board art and music classes, clubs, and sports, which promote creativity and social engagement for each child.


Q4. Are the teachers good?

A4. Absolutely! People speak positively of our teachers, who are regarded as very caring, knowledgeable, and accessible.


Q5. Does the school run a bus?

A5. Yes it does! If you are nearby, your child may access the bus up the street.

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
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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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
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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