George P. Phenix Elementary

1,438 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

George P. Phenix Elementary, located on Big Bethel Road in Hampton, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Hampton City Schools district. The school is named in honor of George P. Phenix, a notable historical figure in Virginia education who was instrumental in the development of Hampton Institute (now Hampton University) and the training of African American teachers during the early 20th century. By carrying his name, the school maintains a legacy rooted in the values of academic advancement, civic responsibility, and the history of educational equality in the region.

As a PK-5 institution, Phenix Elementary focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education designed to prepare students for middle school and beyond. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement through a blend of rigorous core curriculum and enrichment activities. By prioritizing social-emotional growth alongside academic performance, George P. Phenix Elementary strives to cultivate a diverse and inclusive student body, fostering the skills necessary for long-term success in the Hampton community.

1,438

Total Students

150.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George P. Phenix Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	284
Hispanic	113
Black	819
Asian	42
Two or More	169
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	8

Black
819 (57.0%)
White
284 (19.7%)
Two or More
169 (11.8%)
Hispanic
113 (7.9%)
Asian
42 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hampton City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)268-3500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	150.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 98

Kindergarten 132

Grade 1 143

Grade 2 153

Grade 3 161

Grade 4 133

Grade 5 154

Grade 6 171

Grade 7 157

Grade 8 136