Scipio Elementary School

(812)392-2055

252 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Scipio Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Scipio, Indiana, serving as part of the Jennings County School Corporation. Situated along North Highway 7, the school functions as a foundational educational hub for the surrounding area, focusing on the academic and personal development of students in the elementary grade levels. The school environment typically emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere, leveraging its location to provide a supportive setting for young learners.

As a member of the Jennings County school system, Scipio Elementary adheres to the district’s broader curriculum standards, which prioritize core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is dedicated to preparing students for their future academic careers by fostering critical thinking and social skills in a structured classroom environment. By maintaining a focus on student engagement and community involvement, Scipio Elementary strives to be a vital resource for local families and a cornerstone of education in the Scipio region.

252

Total Students

18.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scipio Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	7
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
236 (93.7%)
Two or More
8 (3.2%)
Hispanic
7 (2.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jennings County School Corporation
Phone:	(812)392-2055
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 31