Tipton Elementary School

Tipton Comm School District
601 Lemon
Tipton, IA 52772
339 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Tipton Elementary School, located in Tipton, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Tipton Community School District. Committed to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school offers a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its young student body. By emphasizing core curriculum standards alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its students for future success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Tipton Elementary is known for its focus on community engagement and the cultivation of a positive school culture. The school actively encourages partnership between educators, parents, and the local Tipton community to enhance the overall educational experience. Through various extracurricular activities, educational resources, and a dedicated teaching staff, the school strives to provide a well-rounded foundation that encourages students to become life-long learners and responsible citizens.
339
Total Students
25.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    311 (91.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    21 (6.2 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.8 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Tipton Comm School District
Phone: (563)886-6131
Website: http://www.tipton.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 55
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 35
Kindergarten 50
Grade 1 62
Grade 2 64
Grade 3 59
Grade 4 69
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Bennett Elementary School
Bennett Comm School District
86 Students
300 Cedar St
Bennett, IA 52721 (8.6 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th