- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phillipsburg, KS
Phillipsburg Elem
Federal NCES profile for Phillipsburg Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201065000604
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phillipsburg Elem earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Phillipsburg · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Phillipsburg Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phillipsburg Elem ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Phillipsburg, KS.
School address
District: Phillipsburg · Kansas
NCES ID 201065000604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Phillipsburg Elem shrank from 218 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 16.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 201065000604 · Phillipsburg, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 14.6:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Phillipsburg Middle (179 students)
Phillipsburg Elem shrank from 218 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 16.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Phillipsburg Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Phillipsburg Elem
233 students
- Phillipsburg M
Phillipsburg Middle
179 students
- Phillipsburg H
Phillipsburg High
173 students
What this shows Phillipsburg Elem reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phillipsburg Elem compares
Phillipsburg Elem is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 1% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Kansas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,764
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Phillipsburg Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Phillipsburg reports $14,764 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Phillipsburg Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phillipsburg High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phillipsburg Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~233 students)
Frequently asked questions about Phillipsburg Elem
How many students attend Phillipsburg Elem?
Phillipsburg Elem has 233 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phillipsburg, KS. CCD year-over-year: 218 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phillipsburg Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Phillipsburg Elem is 14.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Phillipsburg Elem?
42.2% of students at Phillipsburg Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phillipsburg Elem?
The largest demographic group at Phillipsburg Elem is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Phillipsburg, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phillipsburg Elem?
Phillipsburg Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Phillipsburg Elem rank among public schools in Phillipsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Phillipsburg Elem ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Phillipsburg, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Phillipsburg?
Besides Phillipsburg Elem, Phillipsburg also operates Phillipsburg Middle (179 students) and Phillipsburg High (173 students). See the Phillipsburg district page for the complete list.