South Winneshiek Elementary School

South Winneshiek Comm School District
208 E Brooks St
Ossian, IA 52161
191 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
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.
191
Total Students
15.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    178 (93.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (4.7 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5 %)
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: South Winneshiek Comm School District
Phone: (563)532-9365
Website: http://www.southwinn.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 191
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 41
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25

* 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 34
Kindergarten 38
Grade 1 35
Grade 2 25
Grade 3 35
Grade 4 24
Gender Ratio