George P. Phenix Elementary School

1061 Big Bethel Road
Hampton, VA 23666
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,516 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, George P. Phenix Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

George P. Phenix Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

George P. Phenix Elementary School's student population of 1,516 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 160 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,516 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
160 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

George P. Phenix Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George P. Phenix Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#571 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of George P. Phenix Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
68%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of George P. Phenix Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
73%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of George P. Phenix Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
64%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
9%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in George P. Phenix Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
55%
22%
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White
19%
45%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of George P. Phenix Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in George P. Phenix Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in George P. Phenix Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is George P. Phenix Elementary School's ranking?
George P. Phenix Elementary School is ranked #571 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are George P. Phenix Elementary School often compared to?
George P. Phenix Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Eaton Middle School, Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend George P. Phenix Elementary School?
1,516 students attend George P. Phenix Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of George P. Phenix Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George P. Phenix Elementary School?
George P. Phenix Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does George P. Phenix Elementary School offer ?
George P. Phenix Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is George P. Phenix Elementary School part of?
George P. Phenix Elementary School is part of Hampton City School District.
In what neighborhood is George P. Phenix Elementary School located?
George P. Phenix Elementary School is located in the Farmington neighborhood of Hampton, VA. There are 2 other public schools located in Farmington.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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