A+
Excellent
97/100

Ipswich Elementary - 02

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 510 2nd Ave, Ipswich, SD 57451
Overall
A+
97/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 92nd percentile in South Dakota
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in South Dakota for achievement

Each score is graded separately against South Dakota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

97
Repit Score
out of 100
177
Students
enrolled
11.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%92/1001.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 11% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with South Dakota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +37 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Dakota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency72% (+19 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency72% (+29 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Dakota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%72%reading +12 pts, math +15 pts86th percentile (list)
Low-income70%70%reading +34 pts, math +39 pts97th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 510 2nd Ave
City Ipswich
ZIP Code 57451
District 4636060
NCES School ID 463606000332
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 57451

Understanding the community around Ipswich Elementary - 02 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $85,238
Per Capita Income $39,660
Poverty Rate 2.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 36.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.8%
High School or Higher 91.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $210,300
Median Rent $1,014
Owner-Occupied 82.4%
Renter-Occupied 17.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ipswich Elementary - 02.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 45.2%
Female 54.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 92.7%
Hispanic/Latino 4.0%
Two or More Races 3.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 177
Teachers (FTE) 15.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ipswich Elementary - 02?
Ipswich Elementary - 02 has a Repit School Score of 97 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ipswich Elementary - 02?
Ipswich Elementary - 02 has 177 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1.
What grades does Ipswich Elementary - 02 serve?
Ipswich Elementary - 02 serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ipswich Elementary - 02 receive per student?
Ipswich Elementary - 02 receives $12,232 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ipswich Elementary - 02 in 57451 ▼
Avg Home Value
$284,946
Avg Monthly Rent
$909
1-Year Change
+2.5%
% Renters
17.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026