Phenix Elementary

Charlotte County Public Schools
400 Red House Road
Phenix, VA 23959
226 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Phenix Elementary School is a rural public school located in Phenix, Virginia, serving students within the Charlotte County Public Schools district. As a small-town educational institution, the school focuses on fostering a close-knit community environment where students receive individualized attention. Its curriculum is designed to meet Virginia’s educational standards, emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and science while promoting the social and emotional development of children in their formative years.

The school serves as a central hub for the local community, often acting as a bridge between families and the broader Charlotte County school system. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio compared to larger urban districts, Phenix Elementary aims to provide a supportive and stable learning atmosphere. The school is committed to preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school, prioritizing essential academic skills and character building within a traditional, community-centered setting.
226
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    137 (60.6 %)
  • Black
    69 (30.5 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (8.8 %)
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: Charlotte County Public Schools
Phone: (434)542-5570
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 226
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 205
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 18
Kindergarten 31
Grade 1 36
Grade 2 30
Grade 3 26
Grade 4 41
Grade 5 44
Gender Ratio