Serving 233 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Phillipsburg Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Phillipsburg Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Phillipsburg school district, encompassing approximately 350.2 square miles. Families within the zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 18 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Phillipsburg Elementary School's student population of 233 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
233 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Phillipsburg Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phillipsburg Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#438 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.6%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phillipsburg Elementary School's ranking?
Phillipsburg Elementary School is ranked #438 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Phillipsburg Elementary School?
233 students attend Phillipsburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Phillipsburg Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Phillipsburg Elementary School?
Phillipsburg Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Phillipsburg Elementary School offer ?
Phillipsburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Phillipsburg Elementary School part of?
Phillipsburg Elementary School is part of Phillipsburg School District.
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