- Enrollment
- 103
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ipswich, SD
Ipswich Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Ipswich Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 463606000332
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ipswich Elementary - 02 earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Ipswich · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ipswich Elementary - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ipswich Elementary - 02 ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ipswich, SD.
School address
District: Ipswich Public School District 22-6 · South Dakota
NCES ID 463606000332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Ipswich Elementary - 02 held near 177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.9 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 463606000332 · Ipswich, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
182 enr · 12.1:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Ipswich High School - 01 (103 students)
Ipswich Elementary - 02 held near 177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.9 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Ipswich Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ipswich Elementary - 02
182 students
- Ipswich High S
Ipswich High School - 01
103 students
- Ipswich Middle
Ipswich Middle School - 04
85 students
- Pembrook Colon 34
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06
34 students
- Rosette Colony 31
Rosette Colony Elementary - 03
31 students
- Deerfield Colo 26
Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05
26 students
What this shows Ipswich Elementary - 02 reports 182 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ipswich Elementary - 02 compares
Ipswich Elementary - 02 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 48% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,269
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Ipswich Elementary - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Ipswich Public School District 22-6 reports $11,269 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ipswich Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich High School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ipswich Middle School - 04 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosette Colony Elementary - 03 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ipswich Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Ipswich
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~182 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ipswich Elementary - 02
How many students attend Ipswich Elementary - 02?
Ipswich Elementary - 02 has 182 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ipswich, SD. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 177 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ipswich Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Ipswich Elementary - 02 is 12.1:1, which is 11% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ipswich Elementary - 02?
15.1% of students at Ipswich Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ipswich Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Ipswich Elementary - 02 is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Ipswich, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ipswich Elementary - 02?
Ipswich Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ipswich Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Ipswich?
By Resource Investment Index, Ipswich Elementary - 02 ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ipswich, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ipswich Public School District 22-6?
Besides Ipswich Elementary - 02, Ipswich Public School District 22-6 also operates Ipswich High School - 01 (103 students), Ipswich Middle School - 04 (85 students), and Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 (34 students). See the Ipswich Public School District 22-6 district page for the complete list.