Phillips Elementary School

100 Oakmont Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Phillips Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Phillips Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Phillips Elementary School's student population of 425 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Phillips Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phillips Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2106 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Phillips Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Phillips Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Phillips Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Phillips Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Phillips Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Phillips Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
25%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Phillips Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
29%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Phillips Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Phillips Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Phillips Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.79
This chart displays the diversity score of Phillips Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Phillips Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Phillips Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phillips Elementary School's ranking?
Phillips Elementary School is ranked #2106 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Phillips Elementary School?
425 students attend Phillips Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Phillips Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 20% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phillips Elementary School?
Phillips Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Phillips Elementary School offer ?
Phillips Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Phillips Elementary School part of?
Phillips Elementary School is part of Central Dauphin School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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