Phillips Elementary School

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Phillips Elementary School ranks 149 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Phillips Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 125 students in grades PK-4 in the town of Phillips, Maine. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Admin District 58 and has a predominantly White student population.

While Phillips Elementary School outperforms the district and state averages in mathematics, with 60% of students proficient or better, it lags behind in English Language Arts, with only 58.7% proficiency compared to 63.95% for the district and 64.63% for the state. The school also has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 37.5%, compared to the district average of 31.2% and the nearby Gerald D Cushing School at 25.2%. Additionally, Phillips Elementary School has a high percentage of students (60%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the nearby Kingfield Elementary School (35.79%) and the Gerald D Cushing School (52.29%).

While Phillips Elementary School is part of the same district as Kingfield Elementary School, the two schools have notable differences. Kingfield Elementary School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more advantaged student population. Additionally, Phillips Elementary School's statewide ranking has declined from 149 out of 290 Maine elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 2 out of 5 stars on the SchoolDigger rating system, indicating that the school's performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state. These factors, coupled with the lower academic performance in English Language Arts, may indicate potential equity concerns that need to be addressed through targeted interventions and support for economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

1401 Rangeley Road
Phillips, ME 04966

(207) 639-2909

District: Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Admin District 58

SchoolDigger Rank:
149^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,957

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 125

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.8%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Hispanic:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Phillips Elementary School ranks worse than 51.4% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.91. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.8%), two or more races (4.8%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Phillips Elementary School is 15.6. (See more...)

Compare Phillips Elementary School employs 8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Phillips Elementary School is $18,957.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Phillips Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Admin District 58:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Admin District 58 81^st of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Phillips Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	53.91	149^th	290	48.6%

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Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Phillips Elementary School

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Year	White	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	0	0	0
2023	116	2	7	125
2024	116	3	6	125

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Phillips Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	125	10.0	12.5	60
2024	125	8.0	15.6	72

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Phillips Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	125	10.0	12.5	60
2024	125	8.0	15.6	72

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Phillips Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2023	$18,957

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Schools Near Phillips Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Phillips Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1401 Rangeley Road	Phillips	04966	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Admin District 58	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(207) 639-2909	125	8	15.6	72.0%	116 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.8%)	53.9	149^th of 290 public elementary schools	48.6%					(n/a)	58.7	60.0		$18,957
Kingfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	102 Salem Road	Kingfield	04947	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Admin District 58	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(207) 265-4132	93	9	10.3	46.2%	89 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.2%)	47.2	174^th of 290 public elementary schools	40.0%					(n/a)	53.1	61.3		$20,278
W G Mallett School	Public	PK, KG-2	116 Middle Street	Farmington	04938	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 09	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 778-3529	323	31	10.3	57.3%	299 (92.6%)	7 (2.2%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.0%)								(n/a)				$17,394
Cascade Brook School	Public	3-5	162 Learning Ln	Farmington	04938	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 09	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 778-4821	264	24	10.9	59.8%	249 (94.3%)	3 (1.1%)	5 (1.9%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	43.8	183^rd of 290 public elementary schools	36.9%		30	148^th of 210 public elementary schools	29.5%	35	57.0	59.1	12.6	$19,349
Gerald D Cushing School	Public	PK, KG-1	21 Cushing Dr	Wilton	04294	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 09	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 645-2442	101	11	9.2	46.5%	95 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)								(n/a)				$20,176
Academy Hill School	Public	2-5	585 Depot St	Wilton	04294	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 09	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 645-4488	182	16	11.6	53.8%	175 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	35.7	212^th of 290 public elementary schools	26.9%		61	79^th of 210 public elementary schools	62.4%	133	55.6	51.6	20.5	$17,914

Frequently Asked Questions about Phillips Elementary School

What district is Phillips Elementary School in?

Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Admin District 58

Is Phillips Elementary School a good school?

Phillips Elementary School ranks 149^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Phillips Elementary School?

Students at Phillips Elementary School are 93% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Phillips Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 125 students attended Phillips Elementary School.

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