Philipsburg Primary School
420 Students
Elementary School K - 2nd
School Overview
Philipsburg Primary School, located at 1000 Green Street in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community. As a primary school, it focuses on the essential early developmental years of education, providing a structured environment designed to foster literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth for young learners. The school acts as a critical entry point into the Phillipsburg School District, emphasizing the importance of building a strong educational baseline that prepares students for the challenges of intermediate and secondary schooling.
The school is an integral part of the Phillipsburg community, reflecting the town’s commitment to providing accessible public education. By focusing on fundamental skills and creating a supportive classroom atmosphere, Phillipsburg Primary School aims to nurture a sense of curiosity and academic readiness in its students. Its location on Green Street serves as a central hub for families in the area, maintaining a role that extends beyond simple instruction to include the cultivation of a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and the broader local population.
The school is an integral part of the Phillipsburg community, reflecting the town’s commitment to providing accessible public education. By focusing on fundamental skills and creating a supportive classroom atmosphere, Phillipsburg Primary School aims to nurture a sense of curiosity and academic readiness in its students. Its location on Green Street serves as a central hub for families in the area, maintaining a role that extends beyond simple instruction to include the cultivation of a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and the broader local population.
420
Total Students
42.3
Full-Time Teachers
9.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 139 |
| Hispanic | 141 |
| Black | 93 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 44 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic141 (33.6%)
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White139 (33.1%)
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Black93 (22.1%)
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Two or More44 (10.5%)
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Asian2 (0.5%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2%)
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: | Phillipsburg School District |
| Phone: | (908)454-3400 |
| Website: | http://www.pps.pburgsd.net |
| Grade Range: | K - 2nd |
| Total Students: | 420 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 42.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 297 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 23 |
Grades Taught
Grade 1
220
Grade 2
200
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 220 |
| Grade 2 | 200 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 211 | 50.2% |
| Male | 209 | 49.8% |
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