Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06

Ipswich Public School District 22-6
35955 139th St
Ipswich, SD 57451
34 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Pembrook Colony Elementary is a small, unique educational institution located in Ipswich, South Dakota. Serving students within the local Hutterite colony, the school operates under the administration of the Ipswich School District (06). Because of its specific setting, the school provides a focused learning environment that integrates into the daily life of the colony while adhering to the curriculum standards set by the state of South Dakota.

As part of the broader Ipswich Public School system, Pembrook Colony Elementary benefits from the resources and oversight of the district, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive education in core subjects. The school serves as a vital community hub for families living on the colony, emphasizing foundational academic skills, community values, and a personalized approach to instruction tailored to the needs of its small student body.
34
Total Students
2.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    34 (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: Ipswich Public School District 22-6
Phone: (605)426-6832
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 34
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 2
Kindergarten 9
Grade 1 4
Grade 2 2
Grade 3 6
Grade 4 1
Grade 5 3
Grade 7 4
Grade 8 3
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Ipswich Elementary - 02
Ipswich Public School District 22-6
Charter School 185 Students
510 2nd Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451 (5.2 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th