Tipton Comm School District

District Overview
Located at 400 E 6th St in Tipton, Iowa, the Tipton Community School District serves as a vital educational anchor for families within its distant rural community. Operating as an established, non-charter public school system, the district delivers a seamless learning experience across three operational school facilities. Its comprehensive academic structure spans from early childhood pre-kindergarten programs all the way through senior year of high school (grades PK–12). Serving as a central educational hub for the area, the district offers local families accessible public education paired with a tight-knit community feel, maintaining an active web presence at www.tipton.k12.ia.us to keep parents, students, and community members connected.

The district currently educates a student body of 842 children, with enrollment distributed evenly across primary, middle, and secondary grade levels. To support student achievement and operational excellence, Tipton Community School District maintains a robust professional team, totaling more than 300 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes approximately 128 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 40 instructional aides providing targeted classroom assistance, and over 136 support staff members handling essential school operations. This strong staffing ratio enables the district to offer individualized attention and comprehensive educational resources, making it a compelling subject of study for academic researchers and an inviting learning environment for prospective families.
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Total Schools
842
Total Students
127.6
Full-Time Teachers
6.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tipton Comm School District
Demographic Student Count
White785
Hispanic34
Black4
Asian1
Two or More18
  • White
    785 (93.2%)
  • Hispanic
    34 (4.0%)
  • Two or More
    18 (2.1%)
  • Black
    4 (0.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Tipton Comm School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:3
Students:842*
Teachers (FTE):127.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.6
Schools in Tipton Comm School District
Found 3 Schools