PHIPPSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Phippsburg Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RSU 01 - LKRSU school district, located in Phippsburg, ME with about 94 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, Phippsburg 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.

Phippsburg Elementary School, located at 1047 Main Road in Phippsburg, Maine, serves as a cornerstone of the local coastal community. As part of RSU 1, the school provides education for students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing a supportive, small-school environment that encourages both academic growth and social development. The school is known for leveraging its unique geographic location, often incorporating the natural beauty and maritime history of the Phippsburg peninsula into its hands-on learning experiences.

The school prides itself on fostering a close-knit culture where teachers, staff, and families work collaboratively to support student success. With a commitment to individualized attention and community engagement, Phippsburg Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for middle school by balancing foundational literacy and numeracy skills with opportunities for creative exploration. It remains a focal point for the town, reflecting the values of a rural Maine community dedicated to providing a nurturing and high-quality educational foundation for its children.

For more information, contact Phippsburg Elementary School at (207) 389-1514 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.