PHILLIPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Phillips Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RSU 58/MSAD 58 school district, located in Phillips, ME with about 135 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 13 teachers, Phillips Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Phillips Elementary School, located at 1401 Rangeley Road in Phillips, Maine, serves as a central hub for primary education in its rural Franklin County community. As part of the local educational landscape, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging the social and emotional development of its students. Given its location in a small, tight-knit town, the school often plays a vital role in community life, focusing on small class sizes and personalized attention to help students transition successfully to middle school.

The school's programming typically integrates core subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies—with enrichment opportunities that reflect the unique character of the Maine outdoors and the local culture. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and the broader Phillips community, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere that prepares young learners for long-term academic success while maintaining the values and traditions of their rural hometown.

For more information, contact Phillips Elementary School at (207) 639-2909 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.