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Samuel P. Langley Elementary

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Samuel P. Langley Elementary ranks 210 th of 1111 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

210^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,111 Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 81% of Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Samuel P. Langley Elementary is a Pre-K through 5th grade school in Hampton, VA, serving 429 students at 16 Rockwell Rd, and it stands out as a top performer within Hampton City Public Schools. In 2025-2026, Langley earned a 4-star rating and ranked 210th out of 1,111 Virginia elementary schools — the 81st percentile statewide. That makes it the highest-ranked among its immediate peers, with only Barron Elementary coming close. Most nearby schools, including Albert W. Patrick III Elementary and Francis Asbury Elementary, rank in the middle or bottom half of the state.

Academically, Langley's SOL scores are well above district and state averages in every subject. Math and science shine brightest: 3rd-grade math proficiency hit 92.96%, and 5th-grade science reached 94.74% — about 26 points above the state. Reading is solid too, with 5th-grade reading at 83.78% and clear growth as students advance. These results are especially notable because 92.31% of Langley's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Langley outpaces nearby schools with similar poverty rates by wide margins: 3rd-grade math was 92.96% at Langley versus 81.63% at Albert W. Patrick III Elementary, 64.62% at Luther W. Machen Elementary, and 47.62% at Mary T. Christian Elementary.

Langley also posts strong results across student subgroups — low-income students rank in the 92nd percentile statewide, Hispanic students in the 91st, and military-connected students in the 76th. The school has climbed from the 50th percentile in 2016-2017 to the 81st today, and it does so while spending less per student ($9,153) than most neighbors. One thing to watch: chronic absenteeism was 9.0% in 2024-2025 — below the state's 14.8%, but above nearby schools like Phillips Elementary (6.2%). Overall, Langley delivers standout academics while serving a high-poverty population, making it a model of effectiveness in Hampton.

429

Students ?

14.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,959

Per pupil spending ?

92.3%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

16 Rockwell Rd
Hampton, VA 23669

(757) 850-5105

District: Hampton City Public Schools

Students who attend Samuel P. Langley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Benjamin Syms Middle
High:	Kecoughtan High

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.6%

African American:

27.0%

Hispanic:

19.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 69th percentile in 2016 → 81st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (85% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Virginia elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 12 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school85%

District avg72%

Virginia avg72%

210^th of 1,111

Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 19%▲ up 12 pts since 2016

From top 31% (2016) to top 19% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 20Elementary Schools in the Hampton City Public Schools

50^th of 131Hampton City Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	79.3	210 of 1111	81.1%	★★★★☆
2025	77.1	260 of 1110	76.6%	★★★★☆
2024	70.9	339 of 1114	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	75.7	258 of 1114	76.8%	★★★★☆
2022	66.4	393 of 1109	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.8	395 of 1103	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	63.7	441 of 1105	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.0	315 of 1097	71.3%	★★★★☆
2017	55.0	547 of 1099	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	67.8	339 of 1096	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	64.0	405 of 1100	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	76.1	202 of 1110	81.8%	★★★★☆
2013	75.8	210 of 1120	81.3%	★★★★☆
2012	42.3	748 of 1117	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	66.8	335 of 1117	70.0%	★★★★☆
2010	40.8	815 of 1113	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	42.8	745 of 1082	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	55.9	516 of 1081	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	60.4	428 of 1083	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	45.7	686 of 1071	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2005	63.2	382 of 1062	64.0%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	76.6	105 of 591	82.2%	★★★★☆
2025	76.9	100 of 579	82.7%	★★★★☆
2024	63.6	214 of 588	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.1	128 of 579	77.9%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	82.1	34 of 306	88.9%	★★★★☆
2023	85.1	34 of 300	88.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	78.2	210 of 1100	80.9%	★★★★☆
2025	65.9	378 of 1096	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.6	406 of 1098	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.6	339 of 1100	69.2%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	84.9	57 of 619	90.8%	★★★★★
2025	79.5	96 of 606	84.2%	★★★★☆
2024	82.4	72 of 580	87.6%	★★★★☆
2023	77.2	107 of 564	81.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	84.0	82 of 1040	92.1%	★★★★★
2025	78.3	157 of 1046	85.0%	★★★★☆
2024	76.3	169 of 1036	83.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	77.8	215 of 1099	80.4%	★★★★☆
2025	83.9	125 of 1093	88.6%	★★★★☆
2024	73.3	288 of 1101	73.8%	★★★★☆
2023	79.1	197 of 1093	82.0%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	69.0	50 of 206	75.7%	★★★★☆
2025	78.8	24 of 192	87.5%	★★★★☆
2024	51.3	118 of 195	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	71.0	39 of 182	78.6%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	87.9	16 of 271	94.1%	★★★★★
2024	77.5	48 of 247	80.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	69.8	279 of 974	71.4%	★★★★☆
2025	75.4	197 of 973	79.8%	★★★★☆
2024	68.2	289 of 979	70.5%	★★★★☆
2023	79.3	122 of 984	87.6%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Multi-racial (2025)94th percentile+18 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)92nd percentile+11 vs school

Hispanic (2026)91st percentile+10 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)89th percentile+19 vs school

African American (2026)82nd percentile~ school

Female (2026)81st percentile~ school

Male (2026)80th percentile~ school

Military Connected (2026)76th percentile-5 vs school

White (2026)71st percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Science95%+26 vs state

Mathematics89%+16 vs state

VA Studies81%+10 vs state

English Reading80%+8 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, July 14, 2021

I have four children in this school and I am a foster and adoptive mom. As well as a bio mom to three grown men. I have had a lot of experiences with a lot of elementary schools. Langley by far has exceeded my expectations. Several of my kids need special accommodations and they are right there to provide. The stiff and teachers are amazing. I love our experience with Langley Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Mathematics (2026)			SOL Science (2026)	SOL English Reading (2026)			SOL VA Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Samuel P. Langley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	16 Rockwell Rd	Hampton	23669	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 850-5105	429	29	14.7	92.3%	170 (39.6%)	116 (27.0%)	83 (19.3%)	12 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (11.0%)	79.3	210^th of 1111 public elementary schools	81.1%		77.1	260^th of 1110 public elementary schools	76.6%	50	93.0	85.5	88.6	94.7	74.7	82.6	83.8	81.0	$10,959	$424	$10,536
Albert W. Patrick III Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	160 Apollo Dr	Hampton	23669	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 850-5096	394	29	13.5	92.4%	104 (26.4%)	197 (50.0%)	43 (10.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	48 (12.2%)	58.1	504^th of 1111 public elementary schools	54.6%		43.8	677^th of 1110 public elementary schools	39.0%	173	81.6	80.9	80.0	74.6	81.6	68.8	74.6	47.9	$11,756	$1,540	$10,216
Phillips Elementary	Public	K-5	703 Lemaster Ave	Hampton	23669	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 850-5079	435	26	16.7	89.7%	155 (35.6%)	200 (46.0%)	28 (6.4%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (10.1%)	50.1	609^th of 1111 public elementary schools	45.2%		58.9	492^nd of 1110 public elementary schools	55.7%	117	68.2	76.1	70.4	71.4	62.5	76.3	73.2	74.7	$9,819	$415	$9,403
Barron Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	45 Fox Hill Rd	Hampton	23669	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 850-5100	397	25	15.8	90.9%	158 (39.8%)	161 (40.6%)	21 (5.3%)	12 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	43 (10.8%)	74.3	287^th of 1111 public elementary schools	74.2%		67.8	376^th of 1110 public elementary schools	66.1%	89	79.3	81.7	81.8	87.3	79.3	81.7	87.3	76.7	$11,192	$507	$10,686
Captain John Smith Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	379 Woodland Rd	Hampton	23669	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 850-5088	374	29	12.8	93.3%	96 (25.7%)	204 (54.5%)	27 (7.2%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	40 (10.7%)	19.7	945^th of 1111 public elementary schools	14.9%		24.3	883^rd of 1110 public elementary schools	20.5%	62	61.9	69.9	56.3	54.1	57.1	58.9	53.4	43.7	$13,959	$1,921	$12,038
Mary S. Peake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	57 Salina St	Hampton	23669	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 727-1075	404	31	13.0	92.3%	39 (9.7%)	291 (72.0%)	24 (5.9%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (10.4%)	36.1	774^th of 1111 public elementary schools	30.3%		42.8	688^th of 1110 public elementary schools	38.0%	86	62.1	68.8	75.0	78.7	48.3	58.5	79.0	38.5	$11,730	$1,442	$10,288
Francis Asbury Elementary	Public	K-5	140 Beach Rd	Hampton	23664	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 850-5075	409	27	15.1	89.5%	190 (46.5%)	141 (34.5%)	18 (4.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (13.9%)	57.9	508^th of 1111 public elementary schools	54.3%		51	589^th of 1110 public elementary schools	46.9%	81	81.8	70.0	72.6	75.0	72.7	74.4	80.7	69.5	$10,537	$389	$10,149
Mary T. Christian Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2009 Andrews Blvd	Hampton	23663	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 850-5092	313	26	12.0	90.4%	51 (16.3%)	179 (57.2%)	38 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (14.1%)	21.3	930^th of 1111 public elementary schools	16.3%		29.1	839^th of 1110 public elementary schools	24.4%	91	47.6	71.4	50.0	54.6	46.3	72.1	56.7	61.0	$13,969	$1,719	$12,250
Paul Burbank Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	40 Tidemill Ln	Hampton	23666	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 825-4642	432	30	14.4	90.7%	43 (10.0%)	289 (66.9%)	54 (12.5%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	38 (8.8%)	29.8	845^th of 1111 public elementary schools	23.9%		45.7	660^th of 1110 public elementary schools	40.5%	185	64.5	53.5	72.6	65.7	59.2	65.3	68.7	48.6	$10,981	$1,178	$9,804
Luther W. Machen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20 Sacramento Dr	Hampton	23666	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 727-2900	430	31	13.8	95.1%	45 (10.5%)	303 (70.5%)	32 (7.4%)	5 (1.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.8%)	50.2	607^th of 1111 public elementary schools	45.4%		41.6	704^th of 1110 public elementary schools	36.6%	97	64.6	67.9	81.5	72.5	66.2	77.4	75.0	66.3	$12,371	$1,666	$10,705

Frequently Asked Questions about Samuel P. Langley Elementary

What district is Samuel P. Langley Elementary in?

Hampton City Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Samuel P. Langley Elementary?

Students at Samuel P. Langley Elementary are 40% White, 27% African American, 19% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Samuel P. Langley Elementary attend?

Students who attend Samuel P. Langley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Benjamin Syms Middle
High : Kecoughtan High

How many students attend Samuel P. Langley Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 429 students attended Samuel P. Langley Elementary.

Is Samuel P. Langley Elementary a good school?

Samuel P. Langley Elementary ranks 210^th of 1111 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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