Ipswich Public School District 22-6

Ipswich, South Dakota — 6 schools

457
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$12,232
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Ipswich Public School District 22-6 operates 6 public schools serving 457 students, placing it among the smaller districts in South Dakota. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 461 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Edmunds County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,232 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 74.5% local, 13.8% state, and 11.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $70,891 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 26/100, ranked #108 of 121 in South Dakota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 409.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 24.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 97.1% White, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Ipswich Elementary - 02 accounts for 39.5% of all Ipswich Public School District 22-6 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Ipswich Public School District 22-6-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Ipswich Public School District 22-6 school enrollment varies 7.0× across entities

Ipswich Public School District 22-6 school enrollment ranges from 26 students (lowest) to 182 students (highest), a spread of 156 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Ipswich Public School District 22-6 student-counselor ratio is 409:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Ipswich Public School District 22-6 chronic absenteeism rate is 24.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Ipswich Public School District 22-6 is typically wider than the Ipswich Public School District 22-6-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.6%
Federal
13.8%
State
74.5%
Local

Funding Equity

26
Equity Score
108 / 121
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Edmunds County county, where this district is located.

$641
Studio/mo
$708
1 BR/mo
$929
2 BR/mo
$1,246
3 BR/mo
$1,250
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$70,891
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in Ipswich Public School District 22-6.

White 97.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Multiracial 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

409.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Ipswich Public School District 22-6

School Enrollment
Ipswich Elementary - 02
182
Ipswich High School - 01
103
Ipswich Middle School - 04
85
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06
34
Rosette Colony Elementary - 03
31
Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05
26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ipswich Public School District 22-6?

Ipswich Public School District 22-6 has 6 schools, including 4 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 457 students.

How much does Ipswich Public School District 22-6 spend per student?

Ipswich Public School District 22-6 spends $12,232 per student. The district has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #108 in South Dakota.

What is the average teacher salary in Ipswich Public School District 22-6?

The average teacher salary in Ipswich Public School District 22-6 is $70,891 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Ipswich Public School District 22-6?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Edmunds County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Ipswich Public School District 22-6?

Ipswich Public School District 22-6 students are 97.1% White, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Ipswich Public School District 22-6?

Ipswich Public School District 22-6 has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #108 out of 121 districts in South Dakota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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