Is Ipswich Elementary - 02 a good school?

Yes. Ipswich Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 6.0% of South Dakota elementary schools.

How many students attend Ipswich Elementary - 02?

In the 2022-23 school year, 185 students attended Ipswich Elementary - 02.

What is the racial makeup of Ipswich Elementary - 02?

Students at Ipswich Elementary - 02 are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Ipswich Elementary - 02 attend?

Students who attend Ipswich Elementary - 02 usually go on to attend: Middle : Ipswich Middle School - 04 High : Ipswich High School - 01

Ipswich Elementary - 02

Summary:

Ipswich Elementary - 02 is a high-performing public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Ipswich, South Dakota, with 185 students. The school is part of the Ipswich Public School District 22-6, which is ranked 10th out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ipswich Elementary - 02 has consistently outperformed the state and its own district on standardized tests, with 71.24% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 72.61% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 50.04% and 42.95% respectively. The school has also maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and has adequate resources to support student learning, with a high per-student spending level and a low student-teacher ratio.

While Ipswich Elementary - 02 is a high-performing school, it significantly outperforms the nearby Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05, Rosette Colony Elementary - 03, and Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 schools on academic measures. This suggests that Ipswich Elementary - 02 is providing a quality education for its students and could potentially serve as a model for other schools in the Ipswich Public School District 22-6.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

510 2nd Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451

(605) 426-6832

District: Ipswich Public School District 22-6

SchoolDigger Rank:
12^th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,862

Students who attend Ipswich Elementary - 02 usually attend:

Middle:	Ipswich Middle School - 04
High:	Ipswich High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 185

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.9%

Hispanic:

4.9%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.9%

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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ipswich Elementary - 02 is $12,862, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Ipswich Public School District 22-6!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ipswich Elementary - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Ipswich Elementary - 02 12^th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Ipswich Elementary - 02 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Ipswich Public School District 22-6:

SchoolDigger ranks Ipswich Public School District 22-6 10^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Ipswich Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2005	72.31	31^st	194	84.0%
2006	69.91	50^th	197	74.6%
2007	73.10	31^st	194	84.0%
2008	81.48	6^th	194	96.9%
2009	76.27	24^th	196	87.8%
2010	78.46	25^th	206	87.9%
2011	71.15	49^th	205	76.1%
2012	62.80	83^rd	214	61.2%
2013	68.65	55^th	201	72.6%
2015	79.38	23^rd	209	89.0%
2016	68.54	56^th	206	72.8%
2017	70.41	49^th	207	76.3%
2018	75.67	34^th	204	83.3%
2019	85.63	12^th	206	94.2%
2021	77.52	30^th	202	85.1%
2022	76.49	41^st	202	79.7%
2023	71.32	57^th	204	72.1%
2024	87.22	12^th	201	94.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Ipswich Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	68.85	47^th	163	71.2%
2019	71.16	36^th	155	76.8%
2021	61.11	60^th	151	60.3%
2022	68.20	41^st	150	72.7%
2023	58.05	61^st	154	60.4%
2024	85.19	13^th	165	92.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Ipswich Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	74.38	33^rd	170	80.6%
2019	92.43	5^th	160	96.9%
2021	96.42	4^th	157	97.5%
2022	93.19	6^th	154	96.1%
2023	82.42	19^th	166	88.6%

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Rank History for White students at Ipswich Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	67.09	49^th	186	73.7%
2019	79.79	21^st	191	89.0%
2021	77.13	27^th	185	85.4%
2022	77.55	35^th	184	81.0%
2023	69.96	49^th	185	73.5%
2024	84.27	16^th	184	91.3%

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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ipswich Elementary - 02

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	148	148
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	138	138
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	135	135
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	135	135
1993	126	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	128
1994	135	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	137
1995	141	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	144
1996	141	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	144
1997	158	1	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	163
1998	163	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	168
1999	172	1	2	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	180
2000	150	1	2	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	156
2001	144	1	2	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	150
2002	129	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	132
2003	129	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	132
2004	110	0	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	114
2005	126	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	130
2006	137	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	140
2007	133	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
2008	116	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	120
2009	145	2	4	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	155
2010	141	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	145
2011	114	2	0	0	4	0	0	0	120
2012	133	1	0	2	3	0	4	0	143
2013	133	1	0	6	4	0	2	0	146
2014	143	1	0	4	2	0	1	0	151
2015	137	2	0	4	0	0	1	0	144
2016	144	0	1	4	2	0	3	0	154
2017	173	0	3	3	1	0	4	0	184
2018	179	1	1	6	1	0	3	0	191
2019	180	1	1	6	2	0	3	0	193
2020	165	1	1	5	2	0	1	0	175
2021	165	3	1	6	2	0	1	0	178
2022	173	1	1	9	1	0	0	0	185
2023	170	1	1	9	1	0	3	0	185

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ipswich Elementary - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	148	12.5	11.8	n/a
1990	138	13.8	10.0	n/a
1991	135	12.7	10.6	n/a
1992	135	12.7	10.6	n/a
1993	128	12.1	10.6	n/a
1994	137	12.1	11.3	n/a
1995	144	12.9	11.2	n/a
1996	144	12.9	11.2	n/a
1997	163	12.1	13.5	14.1
1998	168	8.8	19.1	36.9
1999	180	9.3	19.4	40.6
2000	156	14.1	11.1	39.1
2001	150	13.7	10.9	36
2002	132	13.8	9.6	28.8
2003	132	13.8	9.6	28.8
2004	114	13.8	8.3	24.6
2005	130	12.3	10.6	30.8
2006	140	12.2	11.5	31.4
2007	136	12.5	10.9	27.2
2008	120	11.5	10.4	22.5
2009	155	12.1	12.8	24.5
2010	145	12.8	11.2	15.9
2011	120	11.6	10.2	20.8
2012	143	11.2	12.7	32.2
2013	146	11.1	13.0	30.8
2014	151	12.5	12.0	31.1
2015	144	12.0	12.0	23.6
2016	154	12.0	12.8	27.9
2017	184	13.0	14.0	34.8
2018	191	14.3	13.2	30.9
2019	193	14.7	13.1	33.2
2020	175	15.7	11.0	30.3
2021	178	14.6	12.1	24.2
2022	185	15.5	11.9	27
2023	185	15.8	11.6	24.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ipswich Elementary - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	148	12.5	11.8	n/a
1990	138	13.8	10.0	n/a
1991	135	12.7	10.6	n/a
1992	135	12.7	10.6	n/a
1993	128	12.1	10.6	n/a
1994	137	12.1	11.3	n/a
1995	144	12.9	11.2	n/a
1996	144	12.9	11.2	n/a
1997	163	12.1	13.5	14.1
1998	168	8.8	19.1	36.9
1999	180	9.3	19.4	40.6
2000	156	14.1	11.1	39.1
2001	150	13.7	10.9	36
2002	132	13.8	9.6	28.8
2003	132	13.8	9.6	28.8
2004	114	13.8	8.3	24.6
2005	130	12.3	10.6	30.8
2006	140	12.2	11.5	31.4
2007	136	12.5	10.9	27.2
2008	120	11.5	10.4	22.5
2009	155	12.1	12.8	24.5
2010	145	12.8	11.2	15.9
2011	120	11.6	10.2	20.8
2012	143	11.2	12.7	32.2
2013	146	11.1	13.0	30.8
2014	151	12.5	12.0	31.1
2015	144	12.0	12.0	23.6
2016	154	12.0	12.8	27.9
2017	184	13.0	14.0	34.8
2018	191	14.3	13.2	30.9
2019	193	14.7	13.1	33.2
2020	175	15.7	11.0	30.3
2021	178	14.6	12.1	24.2
2022	185	15.5	11.9	27
2023	185	15.8	11.6	24.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ipswich Elementary - 02

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$542 (3.9%)	$13,471 (96.1%)	$14,013
2021	$684 (5.6%)	$11,424 (94.4%)	$12,108
2022	$1,153 (9.4%)	$11,080 (90.6%)	$12,232
2023	$1,465 (11.4%)	$11,397 (88.6%)	$12,862

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ipswich Elementary - 02

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 12^th of 206 Elementary schools	Ranks 57^th of 204 Elementary schools	22.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ipswich Elementary - 02)	73.1	60.9	12.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ipswich Public School District 22-6)	73.5	57.1	16.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	49.1	45.3	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ipswich Elementary - 02)	69.2	65.2	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ipswich Public School District 22-6)	64.7	62.9	1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	52.7	51.1	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ipswich Elementary - 02)	68.4	53.6	14.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ipswich Public School District 22-6)	66.7	47.1	19.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.3	47.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ipswich Elementary - 02)	78.9	75	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ipswich Public School District 22-6)	75	61.8	13.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	49	47.7	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ipswich Elementary - 02)	78.1	56	22.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ipswich Public School District 22-6)	77.2	58.6	18.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	48.7	5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ipswich Elementary - 02)	71.9	60	11.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ipswich Public School District 22-6)	71.4	58.6	12.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	40.5	39.4	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Ipswich Elementary - 02)	56.3	40	16.3%
5th Grade Science (Ipswich Public School District 22-6)	51.4	44.8	6.6%
5th Grade Science (South Dakota)	42.1	39.9	2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ipswich Elementary - 02)	74	56.6	17.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ipswich Public School District 22-6)	74.7	63.6	11.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Ipswich Elementary - 02)	72.7	67.1	5.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Ipswich Public School District 22-6)	58.8	51.9	6.9%
All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)	44.9	41.9	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	193	185	4.1%
African American	1	1
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	6	9	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	180	170	5.6%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.2%	24.9%	8.3%

Schools Near Ipswich Elementary - 02

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ipswich Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	510 2nd Ave	Ipswich	57451	Edmunds County	Ipswich Public School District 22-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 426-6832	185	16	11.6	24.9%	170 (91.9%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.9%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	87.2	12^th of 201 public elementary schools	94.0%		71.3	57^th of 204 public elementary schools	72.1%	45	66.7	68.2	79.2	71.2	70.4	63.6	83.3	72.6	66.7	$12,862	$1,465	$11,397
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06	Public	PK, KG-8	35955 139th St	Ipswich	57451	Edmunds County	Ipswich Public School District 22-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 426-6832	34	2	13.7	8.8%	34 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				86.7				66.7		$11,042	$287	$10,754
Rosette Colony Elementary - 03	Public	PK, KG-8	12465 359th Ave	Leola	57456	McPherson County	Ipswich Public School District 22-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 426-6832	24	2	9.9	12.5%	24 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				21.4				21.4		$11,031	$287	$10,744
Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05	Public	PK, KG-8	12434 364th Ave	Leola	57456	McPherson County	Ipswich Public School District 22-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 426-6832	23	2	9.3	13.0%	23 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				42.9				42.9		$10,992	$287	$10,704
Edmunds Central Elementary - 05	Public	PK, KG-5	105 1st Ave	Roscoe	57471	Edmunds County	Edmunds Central School District 22-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 287-4251	57	9	6.3	47.4%	42 (73.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (15.8%)	2 (3.5%)	3 (5.3%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3.1	198^th of 201 public elementary schools	1.5%		11.7	184^th of 204 public elementary schools	9.8%	14			18.2	45.8			9.1	29.2	9.1	$23,183	$2,566	$20,616
Long Lake Colony Elementary - 05	Public	K-8	36848 123rd St	Wetonka	57481	Brown County	Leola School District 44-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 439-3477	30	2	13.8	90.0%	30 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				57.1				47.6		$15,892	$895	$14,997
Blumengard Colony Elementary - 06	Public	K-8	35075 148th St	Faulkton	57438	Faulk County	Faulkton Area Schools 24-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 598-6266	34	3	11.3	8.8%	34 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				33.3				37.5		$12,191	$4,574	$7,617
Grassland Colony Elementary - 06	Public	K-8	11865 370th Ave	Westport	57481	Brown County	Leola School District 44-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 439-3477	16	1	10.9	18.8%	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$16,096	$911	$15,185
Leola Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	820 Leola Ave	Leola	57456	McPherson County	Leola School District 44-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 439-3477	59	9	6.7	37.3%	57 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)								(n/a)				46.7				86.7		$18,241	$1,102	$17,139

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