Shipshewana-Scott Elementary Sch

325 W Middlebury St.
Shipshewana, IN 46565

349 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Shipshewana-Scott Elementary School is located in the small, tight-knit community of Shipshewana, Indiana, and is part of the Westview School Corporation. Serving students in the primary grade levels, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture of the region, often reflecting the values and traditions of the surrounding LaGrange County area. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment where students receive individualized attention from staff dedicated to academic growth and personal development.

Beyond the classroom, the school functions as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing the importance of family involvement and educational partnership. While maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards, Shipshewana-Scott works to provide a well-rounded experience that prepares young learners for their transition to the middle school level within the Westview district. Its location on Middlebury Street places it at the heart of the town, ensuring it remains an accessible and familiar landmark for families throughout the Shipshewana area.

349

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shipshewana-Scott Elementary Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	329
Hispanic	12
Black	1
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
329 (94.3%)
Hispanic
12 (3.4%)
Two or More
6 (1.7%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Westview School Corporation
Phone:	(260)768-4158
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 70

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 61