Phippsburg Elementary School

phippsburg.rsu1.org/o/phippsburg-elementary-school

98 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

Total Students

10.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Phippsburg Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	1
Two or More	2

White
95 (96.9%)
Two or More
2 (2.0%)
Hispanic
1 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	RSU 01 - LKRSU
Phone:	(207)389-1514
Website:	http://phippsburg.rsu1.org/o/phippsburg-elementary-school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	98
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 8

Kindergarten 16

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 16