Armstrong Elementary School in Hampton, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Armstrong Elementary School is a suburban public school in Hampton, Virginia that is part of Hampton City Schools. It serves 288 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.9:1. Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades K - 5

288 Students

17 Teachers

3401 Matoaka Rd

Hampton, VA 23661 View local requests

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Armstrong Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Ward

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Armstrong Elementary School Demographics

93%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

39%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Armstrong Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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