- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phenix, VA
Phenix Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Phenix Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510075000267
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phenix Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 86.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 226
- students enrolled
Phenix Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Charlotte County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510075000267 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Phenix Elementary held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 510075000267 · Phenix, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
226 enr · 13.3:1 · 86.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Eureka Elementary (471 students)
Phenix Elementary held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Phenix Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eureka Element
Eureka Elementary
471 students
- Randolph-Henry
Randolph-Henry High
460 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
381 students
- This school
Phenix Elementary
226 students
- Bacon District 169
Bacon District Elementary
169 students
What this shows Phenix Elementary reports 226 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phenix Elementary compares
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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.7% | ▲ 51% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 226 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
226
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 42% in Virginia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,891
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.8%
African American 28.3%
Two or More 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Phenix Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlotte County Public Schools reports $15,891 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Phenix Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randolph-Henry High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bacon District Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phenix Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~226 students)
Frequently asked questions about Phenix Elementary
How many students attend Phenix Elementary?
Phenix Elementary has 226 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phenix, VA. CCD year-over-year: 226 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phenix Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Phenix Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% 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 Phenix Elementary?
86.7% of students at Phenix Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phenix Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Phenix Elementary is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Phenix, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phenix Elementary?
Phenix Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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).
What other schools are in Charlotte County Public Schools?
Besides Phenix Elementary, Charlotte County Public Schools also operates Eureka Elementary (471 students), Randolph-Henry High (460 students), and Central Middle (381 students). See the Charlotte County Public Schools district page for the complete list.