PHILIPSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Philipsburg El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD school district, located in Philipsburg, PA with about 367 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 29 teachers, Philipsburg El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Philipsburg Elementary School is located at 1810 Black Moshannon Road in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. It serves as a key educational institution within the Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District, catering to students in the early stages of their academic journey. The school is situated in a rural setting in Centre County, reflecting the tight-knit, community-oriented nature typical of the surrounding region.

As an elementary facility, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and social development. The institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment where students can build the academic and social skills necessary for future success. By engaging with the local community and prioritizing student growth, Philipsburg Elementary remains a central hub for childhood education in the Philipsburg area.

For more information, contact Philipsburg El Sch at (814) 342-2870 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1810 Black Moshannon Road
Philipsburg, PA 16866-1314
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PHILIPSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Philipsburg, PA with about 367 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
367
Teachers:
29.25
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
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th 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 367 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PHILIPSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.

White
97.3%
Black or African American
1.6%
Hispanic/Latino
0.5%
Two or more races
0.3%
Asian
0.3%

Female
45.0%
Male
55.0%

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.