Phillips Elementary School

703 Lemaster Ave
Hampton, VA 23669
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 432 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 15:1 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 Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Phillips Elementary School's student population of 432 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

Phillips 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 Phillips Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#588 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(20-21)
65-69%
54%
(20-21)
70-74%
69%
(20-21)
70-79%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
44%
22%
White
36%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
5%
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 #588 out of 1,792 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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?
432 students attend Phillips Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Phillips Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% 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 15:1, 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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5   10/27/2022
Great school! Wonderful students!
- Posted by Teacher - DW

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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