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Hilton Elementary School

225 RIVER RD NEWPORT NEWS VA 23601

Top 25% School in Virginia

Ranked 132 of 232 in Virginia

Top schools in Newport News
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Hilton Elementary School

225 RIVER RD NEWPORT NEWS VA 23601

Top 25% School in Virginia

Ranked 132 of 232 in Virginia

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About Hilton Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 53%
Reading 53%
State average proficiency is 53% in Math and 53% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
401
Total Students
$69764
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 51.4%
Asian 0.7%
Hispanic 10.5%
Black 28.2%
Two+ Races 9%
Native Am. 0.2%
White
51.4%
Asian
0.7%
Hispanic
10.5%
Black
28.2%
Two+ Races
9%
Native Am.
0.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 401
53%
213 Female
47%
188 Male

Student Population

401 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

354 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Hilton Elementary School Contact Information

Address

225 RIVER RD NEWPORT NEWS VA 23601

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Phone

(757) 591-4772

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TOP 132 IN STEM IN STATE

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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
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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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:20 AM – 3:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:05 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.

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Latest News

Hilton recently refreshed its magnet program communications to highlight new Spanish introduction in grades 4 & 5 for students in the Communication Arts Magnet.

The school maintains its strong reading proficiency (~72%) in the latest state and district data, emphasizing literacy as a continuing area of strength.

FAQ

Q1. What is the magnet specialization at Hilton Elementary, and what grades does it apply to?

A. The school offers a Communication Arts Magnet Program focused on extensive reading, writing, and oral communication skills. In grades 4 & 5, students in the magnet program are introduced to Spanish as a language component.

Q2. What ratings has Hilton Elementary received from external evaluators?

A. On GreatSchools, Hilton Elementary has an 8/10 rating, performing above average compared to other public elementary schools in Virginia. On Niche, it holds a grade of B- minus.

Q3. What is the racial/ethnic and socioeconomic profile of the students?

A. Around 49% of students are minorities. The school has moderate diversity and a minority enrollment reflecting the community. Free/reduced-price lunch eligibility is a factor but specific percentage varies by year in district data.

Q4. Which school district governance and principal leadership are in place?

A. Governed by Newport News Public Schools, the principal is Troy Latuch. District policies on magnet admission, state standards, attendance, and community involvement apply.

Q5. What support services or resources are available at Hilton Elementary?

A. The school provides preschool readiness, support for mastering state standards, strong communication with families, and programs to help students who need additional supports, particularly in areas such as writing or speaking.

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

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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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