Ethel Phillips Elementary is a public school in Sacramento, California that serves students in kindergarten through sixth grade. There are about 400 to 450 students at the school, and the student–teacher ratio is about 22:1, which is about the same as at many other schools in the Sacramento City Unified School District. Ethel Phillips Elementary's main goal is to help students learn the basics of reading and writing and math while also helping them learn about their emotions and social skills through structured classroom activities and extra-curricular activities. The students come from a wide range of backgrounds, with a high percentage coming from minority groups and a large number qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This is similar to the community around the school. About 22% of students are good at math, and 21% are good at reading and writing in English.This is common for schools that serve students with more needs. The school gets money from the district, and the amount spent on each student is usually in line with the average for the Sacramento City Unified School District. Ethel Phillips Elementary is an important place for learning in the community because it is in a residential area with a focus on community. The school looks good overall because it is open to everyone, focuses on the basics, and is dedicated to helping students grow.