Serving 105 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Phippsburg Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 82%). 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 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- 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
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Phippsburg Elementary School's student population of 105 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Phippsburg Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phippsburg Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#224 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
96%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
6%
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 #224 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% 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?
105 students attend Phippsburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Phippsburg Elementary School students are White, 3% 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 10:1, 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
What school district is Phippsburg Elementary School part of?
Phippsburg Elementary School is part of RSU 01 - Lkrsu School District.
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