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#165 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 13% in state

Phillipsburg Elem

Elementary School · Phillipsburg · Phillipsburg, KS

An elementary school in Phillipsburg, KS where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

300 Nebraska Avenue, Phillipsburg, KS 67661

  • Math 54% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 68% proficient (2025)
  • 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68.3% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency62% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+21.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$14,764
Chronic Absenteeism13.1%

Students at Phillipsburg Elem score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency54%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency68%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 36 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 61% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
54%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Phillipsburg Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,225

Median home value

$94,900

Median rent

$654/mo

College educated

23.8%

Homeownership

73.8%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67661; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Phillipsburg

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$14,764NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Phillipsburg Elem is listed in Phillipsburg; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Phillipsburg Elem

Phillipsburg Elem is a public elementary school in Phillipsburg, KS, part of Phillipsburg, serving approximately 206 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #165 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Phillipsburg Elem

What grades does Phillipsburg Elem serve?

Phillipsburg Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Phillipsburg Elem?

Phillipsburg Elem has an enrollment of approximately 206 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Phillipsburg Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Phillipsburg Elem is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Phillipsburg Elem rank in KS?

Phillipsburg Elem ranks #165 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Phillipsburg Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

Phillipsburg Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Phillipsburg Elem?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Phillipsburg Elem has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Phillipsburg Elem a charter school?

No, Phillipsburg Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Phillipsburg Elem a Title I school?

No, Phillipsburg Elem is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Phillipsburg Elem?

52.9% of students at Phillipsburg Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
206
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Phillips County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.1%
Area population (ZIP 67661)
2,890
Area median age
46.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67661; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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