Enrollment
1,438
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hampton, VA
George P. Phenix Elementary
Federal NCES profile for George P. Phenix Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510180002816
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George P. Phenix Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 18
- schools in Hampton · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 82.6%
- free-lunch eligible
George P. Phenix Elementary has class sizes smaller than 98% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George P. Phenix Elementary ranks #1 of 18 schools in Hampton, VA.
School address
District: Hampton City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510180002816 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
159.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.6%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George P. Phenix Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at George P. Phenix Elementary
George P. Phenix Elementary is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Hampton, Virginia, enrolling 1,438 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9:1, George P. Phenix Elementary is leaner than roughly 98% of Virginia schools and 35% under the state's 13.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,438 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 81 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and White (20%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hampton's public schools, it stands alongside Hunter B. Andrews (1,081 students): George P. Phenix Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9:1 vs 13.2:1).
Hampton City Public Schools also operates Bethel High (1,769 students) and Kecoughtan High (1,553 students) alongside George P. Phenix Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George P. Phenix Elementary compares
George P. Phenix Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 35% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.6% | ▲ 43% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,438 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,438
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 2% in Virginia - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,463
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 57.0%
White 19.7%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, George P. Phenix Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hampton City Public Schools, which includes George P. Phenix Elementary.
$13,463
Per student
-8%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.6%
State 51.0%
Federal 17.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How George P. Phenix Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kecoughtan High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phoebus High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hampton High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter B. Andrews | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George P. Phenix Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,769
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Hampton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hunter B. Andrews
Standard public school
1,081 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
A.W.E. Bassette Elementary
Standard public school
486 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Aberdeen Elementary
Standard public school
482 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Phillips Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Paul Burbank Elementary
Standard public school
432 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,438 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about George P. Phenix Elementary
How many students attend George P. Phenix Elementary?
George P. Phenix Elementary has 1,438 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hampton, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George P. Phenix Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at George P. Phenix Elementary is 9:1, which is 35% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George P. Phenix Elementary?
82.6% of students at George P. Phenix Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George P. Phenix Elementary?
The largest demographic group at George P. Phenix Elementary is African American at 57.0% of enrollment, in Hampton, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George P. Phenix Elementary?
George P. Phenix Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George P. Phenix Elementary rank among schools in Hampton?
By Resource Investment Index, George P. Phenix Elementary ranks #1 of 18 schools in Hampton, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hampton on the city page.
Is George P. Phenix Elementary a good school?
George P. Phenix Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hampton City Public Schools?
Besides George P. Phenix Elementary, Hampton City Public Schools also operates Bethel High (1,769 students), Kecoughtan High (1,553 students), and Phoebus High (1,391 students). See the Hampton City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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