Shipman Elem School

www.piasabirds.net

169 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 4th

School Overview

Shipman Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Shipman, Illinois, serving students within the Southwestern Community Unit School District 9. As part of a close-knit community, the school focuses on providing foundational education in a supportive, localized environment. It typically serves students in the primary grade levels, emphasizing core curriculum and social development to prepare children for their eventual transition into the district’s middle and high school programs.

Because it operates within a smaller district structure, Shipman Elementary is characterized by its focus on community engagement and personalized attention. The school plays a vital role in the Shipman area, acting as a central hub for families and fostering a learning atmosphere that prioritizes student growth and participation. For specific details regarding current enrollment, academic performance, or extracurricular offerings, parents and community members are encouraged to contact the school administration office directly via their official district channels.

169

Total Students

11.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shipman Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	3
Two or More	2

White
164 (97.0 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.8 %)
Two or More
2 (1.2 %)

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:	Southwestern CUSD 9
Phone:	(618)372-3813
Website:	http://www.piasabirds.net
Grade Range:	3rd - 4th
Total Students:	169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 86