Phillips Community School serves 103 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
103 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
79%
12%
Black
16%
12%
White
3%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Phillips Community School?
103 students attend Phillips Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Phillips Community School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phillips Community School?
Phillips Community School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Phillips Community School offer ?
Phillips Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Phillips Community School part of?
Phillips Community School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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