SIPPICAN

Sippican is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Marion school district, located in Marion, MA with about 454 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 34 teachers, Sippican has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Sippican School, located at 16 Spring Street in Marion, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. As a central part of the Marion community, the school operates under the Old Rochester Regional School District, emphasizing a commitment to academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and the development of responsible, lifelong learners. The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience that builds strong foundational skills while fostering curiosity and critical thinking in its young student population.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative environment, which encourages active partnerships between educators, students, parents, and the surrounding community. By utilizing the resources of the Old Rochester Regional district, Sippican School offers a structured yet supportive atmosphere that caters to diverse learning needs. With its historic New England setting, the school focuses on creating an inclusive climate where students are encouraged to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities and community-building initiatives that prepare them for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Sippican at (508) 748-0100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

16 Spring Street
Marion, MA 02738
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SIPPICAN is a public Title I school in Marion, MA with about 454 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Marion
Total Students:
454
Teachers:
34.8
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 454 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SIPPICAN is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.

White
87.9%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic/Latino
3.5%
Black or African American
2.2%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
46.0%
Male
54.0%

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.