Tipton Elementary School

Tipton Community School Corp
1099 S Main St
Tipton, IN 46072
668 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Tipton Elementary School, located at 1099 S. Main St. in Tipton, Indiana, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community. As part of the Tipton Community School Corporation, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both core academic development and the social-emotional growth of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills in reading, mathematics, and science, the school aims to prepare young learners for their transition into the middle and high school levels within the district.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Tipton Elementary is known for being a hub of community engagement, often encouraging parent involvement and hosting local events that help integrate the school into the fabric of Tipton. The school places a high priority on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and develop strong character traits. Through a combination of dedicated faculty and community-focused initiatives, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience for all children in the area.
668
Total Students
42.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    605 (90.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    39 (5.8 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (2.5 %)
  • Black
    5 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (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 Community School Corp
Phone: (765)675-7397
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 668
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 239
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28

* 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 31
Kindergarten 116
Grade 1 109
Grade 2 87
Grade 3 108
Grade 4 106
Grade 5 111
Gender Ratio
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