Phillips Elementary School

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254 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Phillips Elementary School is a public educational institution located in Bear Creek, Alabama, serving as part of the Marion County School District. Situated at 160 School Ave, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to students in the local community, fostering both academic growth and personal development within a supportive, small-town environment. As part of the wider district, it follows state-mandated curriculum standards while focusing on the unique needs of its elementary-aged population.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Marion County Board of Education, which oversees the academic standards and administrative functions for schools in the region. By maintaining a connection to the district’s central resources, Phillips Elementary aims to prepare its students for success as they transition into secondary education. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for childhood learning, prioritizing student engagement, teacher-led instruction, and a collaborative school climate.

254

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Phillips Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	13
Two or More	2
American Indian	2

White
237 (93.3 %)
Hispanic
13 (5.1 %)
Two or More
2 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Marion County
Phone:	(205)486-5062
Website:	http://www.mcbe.net/schools.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 35