Serving 98 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Phippsburg Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Phippsburg Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 136.8 square miles around Phippsburg, ME. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 8.2 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest boundary reaching 14.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Phippsburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Phippsburg Elementary School's student population of 98 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
98 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Phippsburg Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phippsburg Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#111 out of 500 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
4%
White
97%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phippsburg Elementary School's ranking?
Phippsburg Elementary School is ranked #111 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Phippsburg Elementary School often compared to?
Phippsburg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Bath School, Dike-newell School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Phippsburg Elementary School?
98 students attend Phippsburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Phippsburg Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Phippsburg Elementary School?
Phippsburg Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Phippsburg Elementary School offer ?
Phippsburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Phippsburg Elementary School part of?
Phippsburg Elementary School is part of RSU 01 - Lkrsu School District.
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