SHIPSHEWANA-SCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Shipshewana-Scott Elementary Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Westview School Corporation school district, located in Shipshewana, IN with about 327 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 23 teachers, Shipshewana-Scott Elementary Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Shipshewana-Scott Elementary School is located in the small, tight-knit community of Shipshewana, Indiana, and is part of the Westview School Corporation. Serving students in the primary grade levels, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture of the region, often reflecting the values and traditions of the surrounding LaGrange County area. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment where students receive individualized attention from staff dedicated to academic growth and personal development.
Beyond the classroom, the school functions as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing the importance of family involvement and educational partnership. While maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards, Shipshewana-Scott works to provide a well-rounded experience that prepares young learners for their transition to the middle school level within the Westview district. Its location on Middlebury Street places it at the heart of the town, ensuring it remains an accessible and familiar landmark for families throughout the Shipshewana area.
For more information, contact Shipshewana-Scott Elementary Sch at (260) 768-4158 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Shipshewana, IN 46565-0001
(260) 768-4158
SHIPSHEWANA-SCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Shipshewana, IN with about 327 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Westview School Corporation
- Total Students:
- 327
- Teachers:
- 23.65
- 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 327 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SHIPSHEWANA-SCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 95.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 52.6%
- Male
- 47.4%
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.