SOUTH WINNESHIEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

South Winneshiek Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South Winneshiek Comm School District school district, located in Ossian, IA with about 192 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, South Winneshiek Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

South Winneshiek Elementary School, located in the small community of Ossian, Iowa, serves as a foundational campus within the South Winneshiek Community School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment, the school focuses on providing a well-rounded academic curriculum while emphasizing the social and emotional development of its students. The school prides itself on maintaining strong connections with the local community, creating a tight-knit atmosphere that encourages student engagement and parent involvement.

In addition to its core academic programs, the elementary school strives to equip students with the skills necessary for lifelong learning through a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities. By leveraging the resources of a dedicated faculty and staff, the school works to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to the middle and high school levels. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational growth, reflecting the district’s overall mission to provide quality instruction in a small-town, student-centered setting.

For more information, contact South Winneshiek Elementary School at (563) 532-9365 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.