Hilton Elementary

Summary:

Hilton Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Newport News, Virginia, serving 382 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population, the school consistently outperforms the Newport News City Public Schools district and the state of Virginia in academic performance, ranking in the top half of Virginia elementary schools.

Hilton Elementary's academic excellence is evident across multiple metrics. In the 2023-2024 school year, 74.03% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in SOL/Mathematics, compared to 55.57% for the district and 70.11% for the state. The school also ranks particularly well for certain student subgroups, such as African American students (ranked 128 out of 588 Virginia elementary schools) and military-connected students (ranked 19 out of 195). This suggests Hilton Elementary's ability to provide a high-quality education for a diverse student population, including those from low socioeconomic backgrounds and military families.

When compared to nearby schools in the Newport News City Public Schools district, such as Riverside Elementary, Christopher C. Kraft Elementary, and Deer Park Elementary, Hilton Elementary consistently outperforms its peers in academic performance, suggesting the school has effective practices and resources that contribute to its success.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 225 River Rd
       Newport News, VA  23601


(757) 591-4772

District: Newport News City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
393rd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,381 Help


Students who attend Hilton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Homer L. Hines Middle
High:    Warwick High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  382

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.3%
African American:
28.0%
Two or more races:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hilton Elementary ranks better than 64.7% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Newport News City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.19. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Hilton Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Newport News City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hilton Elementary is $8,381. 12 elementary schools in the Newport News City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hilton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hilton Elementary 393rd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Hilton Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Newport News City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Newport News City Public Schools 110th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hilton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hilton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 80.93 123rd 1062 88.4%
2006 84.78 49th 1071 95.4%
2007 91.86 3rd 1083 99.7%
2008 88.47 13th 1081 98.8%
2009 90.15 5th 1082 99.5%
2010 87.74 11th 1113 99.0%
2011 83.62 67th 1117 94.0%
2012 83.91 75th 1117 93.3%
2013 74.77 234th 1120 79.1%
2014 70.91 279th 1110 74.9%
2015 85.05 71st 1100 93.5%
2016 86.55 45th 1096 95.9%
2017 87.45 59th 1099 94.6%
2018 77.11 195th 1097 82.2%
2019 71.18 302nd 1105 72.7%
2021 52.52 554th 1103 49.8%
2022 48.55 624th 1109 43.7%
2023 61.45 459th 1114 58.8%
2024 67.19 393rd 1114 64.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hilton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.42 406th 1036 60.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Hilton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.28 485th 1100 55.9%
2024 66.45 387th 1098 64.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Hilton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.29 19th 195 90.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Hilton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.15 439th 1093 59.8%
2024 64.59 411th 1101 62.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Hilton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.10 243rd 579 58.0%
2024 74.33 128th 588 78.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hilton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.34 140th 564 75.2%
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Rank History for White students at Hilton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.46 192nd 984 80.5%
2024 69.52 270th 979 72.4%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hilton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 442 442
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 437 437
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 448 448
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 460 460
1993 323 100 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 428
1994 313 119 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 439
1995 291 111 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 410
1996 291 111 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 410
1997 263 115 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 391
1998 260 128 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 397
1999 225 162 4 1 3 n/a n/a 0 395
2000 221 153 5 2 3 n/a n/a -4 380
2001 230 147 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 385
2002 248 127 5 6 4 n/a n/a 0 390
2003 248 127 5 6 4 n/a n/a 0 390
2004 237 136 6 5 1 n/a n/a 0 385
2005 247 118 9 4 1 n/a n/a 2 381
2006 239 105 8 4 0 n/a n/a 2 358
2007 239 99 10 4 0 n/a n/a 4 356
2008 238 105 12 3 0 n/a n/a 4 362
2009 249 110 12 2 0 n/a n/a 12 385
2010 262 87 11 9 0 n/a n/a 11 380
2011 231 98 17 27 0 0 16 0 389
2012 257 88 12 42 1 0 14 0 414
2013 254 88 11 38 1 0 17 0 409
2014 237 87 3 45 1 3 24 0 400
2015 224 82 7 42 1 1 25 0 382
2016 242 69 9 43 2 1 30 0 396
2017 256 66 8 39 1 0 28 0 398
2018 247 74 8 38 1 0 26 0 394
2019 237 75 7 46 1 0 29 0 395
2020 212 98 4 51 2 0 31 0 398
2021 184 85 5 51 2 0 26 0 353
2022 195 93 3 50 1 0 36 0 378
2023 196 107 3 37 0 0 39 0 382

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hilton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 442 20.1 21.9 n/a
1990 437 21.4 20.4 n/a
1991 448 21.3 21.0 n/a
1992 460 21.7 21.1 n/a
1993 428 21.8 19.6 n/a
1994 439 21.6 n/a 17.5
1995 410 n/a 0.0 17.8
1996 410 n/a 0.0 17.8
1997 391 n/a 0.0 20.5
1998 397 n/a 0.0 18.6
1999 395 22.0 18.0 32.7
2000 380 n/a 0.0 35.4
2001 385 21.0 18.3 31.7
2002 390 27.6 14.1 29.7
2003 390 27.6 14.1 29.7
2004 385 27.6 13.9 26.5
2005 381 28.6 13.3 25.3
2006 358 30.0 11.9 21.3
2007 356 34.6 10.3 19.6
2008 362 23.0 15.7 18.2
2009 385 24.0 16.0 23.9
2010 380 26.0 14.6 24.9
2011 389 25.0 15.5 23.7
2012 414 17.0 24.3 24.6
2013 409 19.6 20.8 29.6
2014 400 21.0 19.0 32.3
2015 382 21.0 18.1 31.4
2016 396 18.0 22.0 28.5
2017 398 22.0 18.0 31.9
2018 394 21.0 18.7 34.3
2019 395 20.0 19.7 35.4
2020 398 21.0 18.9 75.6
2021 353 21.5 16.4 n/a
2022 378 18.5 20.4 79.6
2023 382 22.5 16.9 90.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hilton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 442 20.1 21.9 n/a
1990 437 21.4 20.4 n/a
1991 448 21.3 21.0 n/a
1992 460 21.7 21.1 n/a
1993 428 21.8 19.6 n/a
1994 439 21.6 n/a 17.5
1995 410 n/a 0.0 17.8
1996 410 n/a 0.0 17.8
1997 391 n/a 0.0 20.5
1998 397 n/a 0.0 18.6
1999 395 22.0 18.0 32.7
2000 380 n/a 0.0 35.4
2001 385 21.0 18.3 31.7
2002 390 27.6 14.1 29.7
2003 390 27.6 14.1 29.7
2004 385 27.6 13.9 26.5
2005 381 28.6 13.3 25.3
2006 358 30.0 11.9 21.3
2007 356 34.6 10.3 19.6
2008 362 23.0 15.7 18.2
2009 385 24.0 16.0 23.9
2010 380 26.0 14.6 24.9
2011 389 25.0 15.5 23.7
2012 414 17.0 24.3 24.6
2013 409 19.6 20.8 29.6
2014 400 21.0 19.0 32.3
2015 382 21.0 18.1 31.4
2016 396 18.0 22.0 28.5
2017 398 22.0 18.0 31.9
2018 394 21.0 18.7 34.3
2019 395 20.0 19.7 35.4
2020 398 21.0 18.9 75.6
2021 353 21.5 16.4 n/a
2022 378 18.5 20.4 79.6
2023 382 22.5 16.9 90.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hilton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $8,526 (100.0%) $8,526
2020 $00 (0.0%) $7,369 (100.0%) $7,369
2021 $10 (0.1%) $8,370 (99.9%) $8,381

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hilton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 302nd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 459th of 1114 Elementary schools
 13.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hilton Elementary)9368.8
 24.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Newport News City Public Schools)7049.3
 20.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Hilton Elementary)8076.6
 3.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Newport News City Public Schools)5649.1
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hilton Elementary)8668.6
 17.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Newport News City Public Schools)6948.3
 20.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Hilton Elementary)7777.5
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Reading (Newport News City Public Schools)6055.4
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hilton Elementary)8377.6
 5.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Newport News City Public Schools)7049
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Hilton Elementary)9277.6
 14.4%
   5th Grade Science (Newport News City Public Schools)7051.3
 18.8%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Hilton Elementary)9174.6
 16.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Newport News City Public Schools)6557
 8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students395382
 3.3%
African American75107
 42.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian73
 57.1%
Hispanic4637
 19.6%
Pacific Islander00
White237196
 17.3%
Two or More Races2939
 34.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.4%90.6%
 55.1%


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Students at Hilton Elementary are 51% White, 28% African American, 10% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic.

Students who attend Hilton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Homer L. Hines Middle
High : Warwick High

Hilton Elementary ranks 393rd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 382 students attended Hilton Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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