IPSWICH ELEMENTARY - 02

Ipswich Elementary - 02 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ipswich Public School District 22-6 school district, located in Ipswich, SD with about 191 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 14 teachers, Ipswich Elementary - 02 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.

Ipswich Elementary is a public school located in the small community of Ipswich, South Dakota. Serving as a central part of the Ipswich School District (02), the institution focuses on providing a foundational education for students in their early academic years. The school is deeply integrated into the local culture, prioritizing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and community engagement.

As part of a smaller school district, Ipswich Elementary benefits from a close-knit atmosphere that allows for strong partnerships between teachers, students, and local families. The school utilizes its affiliation with the district website to maintain transparent communication regarding school activities, policies, and resources. By fostering a sense of belonging and academic consistency, Ipswich Elementary aims to prepare its young students for success as they transition into the upper grades of the district’s secondary programs.

For more information, contact Ipswich Elementary - 02 at (605) 426-6832 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

510 2nd Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
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IPSWICH ELEMENTARY - 02 is a public Title I school in Ipswich, SD with about 191 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
191
Teachers:
14.39
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 targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 191 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending IPSWICH ELEMENTARY - 02 is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
93.7%
Hispanic/Latino
3.1%
Two or more races
1.6%
Black or African American
0.5%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
52.9%
Male
47.1%

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.