SCIPIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Scipio Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jennings County School Corporation school district, located in Scipio, IN with about 308 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 18 teachers, Scipio Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Scipio Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Scipio, Indiana, serving as part of the Jennings County School Corporation. Situated along North Highway 7, the school functions as a foundational educational hub for the surrounding area, focusing on the academic and personal development of students in the elementary grade levels. The school environment typically emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere, leveraging its location to provide a supportive setting for young learners.
As a member of the Jennings County school system, Scipio Elementary adheres to the district’s broader curriculum standards, which prioritize core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is dedicated to preparing students for their future academic careers by fostering critical thinking and social skills in a structured classroom environment. By maintaining a focus on student engagement and community involvement, Scipio Elementary strives to be a vital resource for local families and a cornerstone of education in the Scipio region.
For more information, contact Scipio Elementary School at (812) 392-2055 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Scipio, IN 47273-9444
(812) 392-2055
SCIPIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Scipio, IN with about 308 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jennings County School Corporation
- Total Students:
- 308
- Teachers:
- 18
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 308 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SCIPIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 94.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.