Below Average
#8574 of 9,539 schools in CA
Phillips Elementary
Elementary School · Napa Valley Unified · Napa, CA
A Napa Valley Unified elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1210 Shetler Ave., Napa, CA 94559
- Math 17% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Phillips Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Phillips Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,705/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Napa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,559
Median home value
$877,100
Median rent
$2,044/mo
College educated
37.2%
Homeownership
49.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94559; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napa County CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Stone BridgeCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.5 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Alta Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 298 | Compare → |
| Shearer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 483 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Napa Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #20 of 26
- District spending per student
- $14,673NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Phillips Elementary is listed in Napa Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Phillips Elementary
Phillips Elementary is a public elementary school in Napa, CA, part of Napa Valley Unified, serving approximately 360 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,574 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Phillips Elementary
What grades does Phillips Elementary serve?
Phillips Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Phillips Elementary?
Phillips Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phillips Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Phillips Elementary is 25.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Phillips Elementary rank in CA?
Phillips Elementary ranks #8,574 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Phillips Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Phillips Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Phillips Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Phillips Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Phillips Elementary a charter school?
No, Phillips Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Phillips Elementary a Title I school?
No, Phillips Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Phillips Elementary?
88.9% of students at Phillips Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 360
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Napa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.5%
- Phone
- (707) 253-3481
- Area population (ZIP 94559)
- 27,828
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94559; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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