Phillips Elementary

Summary:

Phillips Elementary is a public elementary school in Hampton, Virginia, serving 417 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hampton City Public Schools district, which is ranked 56 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Phillips Elementary stands out for its relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 38.13% White, 41.97% African American, 7.43% Hispanic, 1.2% Asian, and 11.27% two or more races. This diversity is higher compared to some nearby schools like Luther W. Machen Elementary and Paul Burbank Elementary, which have higher percentages of African American students. Additionally, Phillips Elementary has shown strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics and science, with 5th-grade students achieving 84.48% proficiency in mathematics and 80.95% proficiency in science, outperforming the district and state averages.

While Phillips Elementary faces socioeconomic challenges, with 83.93% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school has demonstrated improvement in its statewide ranking. In the 2020-2021 school year, the school ranked 278 out of 1,103 Virginia elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, a significant improvement from previous years. However, it is not the top-performing school in the immediate vicinity, as schools like Barron Elementary and Samuel P. Langley Elementary have higher overall rankings and stronger academic results in certain subjects.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 703 Lemaster Ave
       Hampton, VA  23669


(757) 850-5079

District: Hampton City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
466th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,351 Help


Students who attend Phillips Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Benjamin Syms Middle
High:    Kecoughtan High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  417

Racial breakdown:

African American:
42.0%
White:
38.1%
Two or more races:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Phillips Elementary ranks better than 58.2% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 7th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Hampton City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.94. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Phillips Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hampton City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Phillips Elementary is $7,351. 15 elementary schools in the Hampton City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Phillips Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Phillips Elementary 466th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Phillips Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hampton City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hampton City Public Schools 56th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Phillips Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Phillips Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 56.30 490th 1062 53.9%
2006 35.66 826th 1071 22.9%
2007 36.87 804th 1083 25.8%
2008 51.10 601st 1081 44.4%
2009 40.77 773rd 1082 28.6%
2010 58.63 473rd 1113 57.5%
2011 52.56 591st 1117 47.1%
2012 56.13 512th 1117 54.2%
2013 63.23 408th 1120 63.6%
2014 47.35 643rd 1110 42.1%
2015 35.81 813th 1100 26.1%
2016 36.36 813th 1096 25.8%
2017 28.33 906th 1099 17.6%
2018 40.79 761st 1097 30.6%
2019 31.39 858th 1105 22.4%
2021 74.75 278th 1103 74.8%
2022 41.75 708th 1109 36.2%
2023 51.24 599th 1114 46.2%
2024 61.94 466th 1114 58.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Phillips Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.33 173rd 245 29.4%
2024 58.28 118th 247 52.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Phillips Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.63 279th 1036 73.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Phillips Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.16 514th 1100 53.3%
2024 66.71 380th 1098 65.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Phillips Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 14.02 183rd 195 6.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Phillips Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.82 668th 1093 38.9%
2024 51.59 572nd 1101 48.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Phillips Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.86 390th 579 32.6%
2024 55.65 270th 588 54.1%
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Rank History for White students at Phillips Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.13 464th 984 52.8%
2024 58.11 450th 979 54.0%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Phillips Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Open Quote Phillips is a wonderful school with fantastic students! Close Quote


Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, March 1, 2013

Open Quote The is an amazing school. We could not ask for a better academic staff for our children. Ms. Sutton, Ms. Sanzo, Ms.Howell and Anita (gym teacher) are amazing. If you are blessed enough to have them enhance your childs life you are very lucky. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Phillips Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 480 480
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 513 513
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 536 536
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 550 550
1993 334 235 20 8 2 n/a n/a 0 599
1994 305 227 15 5 3 n/a n/a 0 555
1995 263 191 18 9 2 n/a n/a 0 483
1996 263 191 18 9 2 n/a n/a 0 483
1997 273 176 17 8 1 n/a n/a 0 475
1998 269 164 10 10 2 n/a n/a 0 455
1999 294 203 10 12 1 n/a n/a 0 520
2000 281 195 10 18 1 n/a n/a -4 501
2001 285 204 13 14 3 n/a n/a 0 519
2002 267 190 9 15 4 n/a n/a 0 485
2003 267 190 9 15 4 n/a n/a 0 485
2004 272 174 8 18 2 n/a n/a 0 474
2005 266 194 8 18 1 n/a n/a 0 487
2006 235 190 8 25 5 n/a n/a 0 463
2007 224 179 6 17 5 n/a n/a 0 431
2008 220 205 5 26 5 n/a n/a 0 461
2009 220 195 7 18 2 n/a n/a 1 443
2010 226 177 8 14 2 n/a n/a 11 438
2011 197 164 2 27 3 1 17 0 411
2012 199 183 3 28 1 1 28 0 443
2013 201 167 4 28 0 1 19 0 420
2014 188 174 5 33 0 0 26 0 426
2015 182 182 4 32 1 0 35 0 436
2016 185 197 6 37 2 1 32 0 460
2017 178 172 4 24 6 0 40 0 424
2018 170 173 4 24 0 1 36 0 408
2019 168 173 8 19 0 0 49 0 417
2020 179 172 8 26 2 0 55 0 442
2021 165 178 7 19 2 0 50 0 421
2022 149 177 5 26 0 0 40 0 397
2023 159 175 5 31 0 0 47 0 417

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Phillips Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 480 25.8 18.6 n/a
1990 513 27.0 19.0 n/a
1991 536 29.8 17.9 n/a
1992 550 30.4 18.0 n/a
1993 599 31.1 19.3 n/a
1994 555 30.6 n/a 31.4
1995 483 n/a 0.0 32.1
1996 483 n/a 0.0 32.1
1997 475 n/a 0.0 30.5
1998 455 n/a 0.0 29.7
1999 520 29.0 17.9 36.3
2000 501 n/a 0.0 32.1
2001 519 31.0 16.7 31
2002 485 36.0 13.5 30.5
2003 485 36.0 13.5 30.5
2004 474 37.0 12.8 27
2005 487 34.0 14.3 33.7
2006 463 33.0 14.0 35.6
2007 431 32.0 13.5 32.7
2008 461 22.0 21.0 36.9
2009 443 23.0 19.3 40.5
2010 438 22.0 19.9 39.1
2011 411 23.0 17.8 43.3
2012 443 27.2 16.2 50.3
2013 420 28.2 14.8 48.8
2014 426 24.0 17.7 47.2
2015 436 26.0 16.7 49.1
2016 460 26.0 17.6 42.8
2017 424 22.0 19.2 46.5
2018 408 22.0 18.5 47.1
2019 417 21.0 19.8 51.6
2020 442 23.0 19.2 50
2021 421 23.0 18.3 n/a
2022 397 22.0 18.0 55.7
2023 417 27.0 15.4 83.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Phillips Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 480 25.8 18.6 n/a
1990 513 27.0 19.0 n/a
1991 536 29.8 17.9 n/a
1992 550 30.4 18.0 n/a
1993 599 31.1 19.3 n/a
1994 555 30.6 n/a 31.4
1995 483 n/a 0.0 32.1
1996 483 n/a 0.0 32.1
1997 475 n/a 0.0 30.5
1998 455 n/a 0.0 29.7
1999 520 29.0 17.9 36.3
2000 501 n/a 0.0 32.1
2001 519 31.0 16.7 31
2002 485 36.0 13.5 30.5
2003 485 36.0 13.5 30.5
2004 474 37.0 12.8 27
2005 487 34.0 14.3 33.7
2006 463 33.0 14.0 35.6
2007 431 32.0 13.5 32.7
2008 461 22.0 21.0 36.9
2009 443 23.0 19.3 40.5
2010 438 22.0 19.9 39.1
2011 411 23.0 17.8 43.3
2012 443 27.2 16.2 50.3
2013 420 28.2 14.8 48.8
2014 426 24.0 17.7 47.2
2015 436 26.0 16.7 49.1
2016 460 26.0 17.6 42.8
2017 424 22.0 19.2 46.5
2018 408 22.0 18.5 47.1
2019 417 21.0 19.8 51.6
2020 442 23.0 19.2 50
2021 421 23.0 18.3 n/a
2022 397 22.0 18.0 55.7
2023 417 27.0 15.4 83.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Phillips Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $451 (6.4%) $6,558 (93.6%) $7,009
2020 $248 (3.7%) $6,535 (96.3%) $6,783
2021 $289 (3.9%) $7,062 (96.1%) $7,351

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Phillips Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 858th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 599th of 1114 Elementary schools
 23.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Phillips Elementary)7661.5
 14.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hampton City Public Schools)7967.7
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Phillips Elementary)7460.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Hampton City Public Schools)6665.9
 0.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Phillips Elementary)7867.7
 10.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hampton City Public Schools)8067
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Phillips Elementary)7275
 3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Hampton City Public Schools)7071.3
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Phillips Elementary)6584.8
 19.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hampton City Public Schools)7966.6
 12.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Phillips Elementary)7281
 8.9%
   5th Grade Science (Hampton City Public Schools)7865.6
 12.4%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Phillips Elementary)6773
 6%
   5th Grade English Reading (Hampton City Public Schools)7368.3
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students417417
African American173175
 1.2%
American Indian00
Asian85
 37.5%
Hispanic1931
 63.2%
Pacific Islander00
White168159
 5.4%
Two or More Races4947
 4.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.6%83.9%
 32.4%


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Students who attend Phillips Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Benjamin Syms Middle
High : Kecoughtan High

In the 2022-23 school year, 417 students attended Phillips Elementary.

Students at Phillips Elementary are 42% African American, 38% White, 11% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Phillips Elementary ranks 466th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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