MARIE GATTON PHILLIPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the McLean County school district, located in Sacramento, KY with about 121 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary School, located at 640 Main St in Sacramento, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the McLean County School District. As a small-town school, it functions as a central hub for the local community, providing primary education for students in the surrounding rural area. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and social development in a supportive, close-knit environment that emphasizes individualized attention for its students.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary focuses on preparing children for future success by encouraging participation in extracurricular activities and community engagement. Because of its location in a smaller school district, the institution prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and families, ensuring that students feel a sense of belonging as they progress through their elementary years.

For more information, contact Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary at (270) 736-2343 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.