Philipsburg Primary School serves 391 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Philipsburg Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Philipsburg Primary School's student population of 391 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Philipsburg Primary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
24%
31%
Black
22%
15%
White
46%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Philipsburg Primary School often compared to?
Philipsburg Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Philipsburg Primary School?
391 students attend Philipsburg Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Philipsburg Primary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philipsburg Primary School?
Philipsburg Primary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Philipsburg Primary School offer ?
Philipsburg Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Philipsburg Primary School part of?
Philipsburg Primary School is part of Phillipsburg School District.
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