Phillips Elementary School serves 125 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Phillips Elementary School's student population of 125 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
125 students
Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Phillips Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
93%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups


Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Phillips Elementary School?
125 students attend Phillips Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Phillips Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phillips Elementary School?
Phillips Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Phillips Elementary School offer ?
Phillips Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Phillips Elementary School part of?
Phillips Elementary School is part of RSU 58/MSAD 58 School District.
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