- Enrollment
- 1,769
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
George P. Phenix Elementary held near 1,559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 159.8 → 152.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+43 students YoY 510180002816 · Hampton, VA Other · MID · TRAD
1,438 enr · 9:1 · 82.6% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethel High (1,769 students)
George P. Phenix Elementary held near 1,559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 159.8 → 152.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
George P. Phenix Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bethel High
Bethel High
1,769 students
- Kecoughtan Hig
Kecoughtan High
1,553 students
- This school
George P. Phenix Elementary
1,438 students
- Phoebus High
Phoebus High
1,391 students
- Hampton High
Hampton High
1,301 students
- Hunter B. Andr
Hunter B. Andrews
1,081 students
What this shows George P. Phenix Elementary reports 1,438 students on the CCD universe file.
How George P. Phenix Elementary compares
George P. Phenix Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,034
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Hampton City Public Schools reports $15,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,553
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,438 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,516 (2022-23) → 1,559 (2023-24), nearly flat (+43).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.