Tipton Community School

Waconda
209 State St.
Tipton, KS 67485
49 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Tipton Community School, located in Tipton, Kansas, is a small, rural educational institution that serves as a central hub for its local community. As a school district operating within a sparsely populated region of north-central Kansas, it reflects the values of tight-knit, small-town education, where small class sizes often allow for personalized attention and strong relationships between students, teachers, and families. The school functions as a focal point for the town, frequently playing a significant role in local extracurricular activities and community engagement.

Because of its size, Tipton Community School emphasizes a supportive learning environment tailored to the specific needs of its students. While it maintains a focus on core academic standards, the school is also known for its efforts to provide well-rounded experiences despite the logistical challenges inherent in rural education. By fostering a close-knit atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students for their future endeavors while preserving the identity and spirit of the Tipton community.
49
Total Students
3.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    49 (100.0 %)
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: Waconda
Phone: (785)373-5355
Website: http://www.usd272.org/
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 49
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 9
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
Kindergarten 5
Grade 1 5
Grade 3 9
Grade 4 6
Grade 5 7
Grade 6 5
Grade 7 8
Grade 8 4
Gender Ratio