Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Phillips Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Phillips Elementary serves the eastern part of Hampton, VA, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Phillips Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Phillips Elementary School's student population of 435 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
435 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Phillips Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phillips Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#782 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-79%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
46%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phillips Elementary School's ranking?
Phillips Elementary School is ranked #782 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Phillips Elementary School often compared to?
Phillips Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Francis Asbury Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Phillips Elementary School?
435 students attend Phillips Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Phillips Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Phillips Elementary School?
Phillips Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Phillips Elementary School offer ?
Phillips Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Phillips Elementary School part of?
Phillips Elementary School is part of Hampton City School District.
In what neighborhood is Phillips Elementary School located?
Phillips Elementary School is located in the Fox Hill Grandview neighborhood of Hampton, VA. There are 1 other public schools located in Fox Hill Grandview.
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