Ipswich Elementary - 02

www.ipswich.k12.sd.us

185 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

185

Total Students

15.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ipswich Elementary - 02
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	9
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
170 (91.9 %)
Hispanic
9 (4.9 %)
Two or More
3 (1.6 %)
Black
1 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Ipswich Public School District 22-6
Phone:	(605)426-6832
Website:	http://www.ipswich.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	185
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 21

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 25