PHILLIPSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Phillipsburg Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Phillipsburg School District school district, located in PHILLIPSBURG, NJ with about 660 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 64 teachers, Phillipsburg 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.

Phillipsburg Elementary School, located at 525 Warren Street in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Phillipsburg School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential life skills during the formative years of childhood.

As part of the broader Phillipsburg community, the school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, partnering with families and local stakeholders to ensure student success. By providing a curriculum that addresses both intellectual and personal development, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond, upholding the district's commitment to excellence and community engagement.

For more information, contact Phillipsburg Elementary School at (908) 454-3400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

525 Warren Street
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865-3419
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PHILLIPSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PHILLIPSBURG, NJ with about 660 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
660
Teachers:
64.3
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 660 students

White
46.8%
Hispanic/Latino
25.5%
Black or African American
19.8%
Two or more races
7.0%
Asian
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.