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Swwc Elc - Pipestone
School · Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop
PO BOX 250, Pipestone, MN 56164
Enrollment
23
Student-Teacher
4.6:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
23
Student-Teacher
4.6:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Swwc Elc - Pipestone
School in Pipestone · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Swwc Elc - Pipestone
Swwc Elc - Pipestone is a public school in Pipestone, MN, part of Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop. Swwc Elc - Pipestone serves approximately 23 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Swwc Elc - Pipestone show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 23 students, Swwc Elc - Pipestone is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4.6:1 students to teachers, Swwc Elc - Pipestone sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Swwc Elc - Pipestone sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 23 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.6:1
- Address
- PO BOX 250, Pipestone, MN 56164
- Website
- swsc.org
- Phone
- (507) 825-5858
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 16 test records from MN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 250, Pipestone, MN 56164
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Swwc Elc - Pipestone may also want to explore other schools in the area. LAKE BENTON ELEMENTARY (rated 8.5/10, 16.6 miles away, in nearby Lake Benton). Another option is EDGERTON SECONDARY (rated 7.0/10, 13.7 miles away, in nearby Edgerton). Additionally, Elkton High School - 01 (rated 6.7/10, 16.6 miles away, in nearby Elkton). For more schools in Pipestone, see our Pipestone schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 19.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Pipestone Elementary Pipestone | 1.9 mi | 6.4 |
| PIPESTONE SENIOR HIGH Pipestone | 1.9 mi | 5.6 |
| PIPESTONE MIDDLE Pipestone | 1.9 mi | 4.6 |
| SWWC ALC - Pipestone Pipestone | 2.1 mi | 2.9 |
| HEARTLAND ELEMENTARY Lake Benton | 10.3 mi | — |
| Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06 Flandreau | 7.8 mi | 4.0 |
| FREE CHRISTIAN Edgerton | 13.7 mi | — |
| SOUTHWEST MN CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Edgerton | 13.7 mi | 5.7 |
| EDGERTON ELEMENTARY Edgerton | 13.7 mi | 6.3 |
| EDGERTON SECONDARY Edgerton | 13.7 mi | 7.0 |
| LAKE BENTON ELEMENTARY Lake Benton | 16.6 mi | 8.5 |
| LAKE BENTON SECONDARY Lake Benton | 16.6 mi | — |
| Elkton Elementary - 02 Elkton | 16.6 mi | 4.3 |
| Elkton High School - 01 Elkton | 16.6 mi | 6.7 |
| Elkton Jr. High - 03 Elkton | 16.6 mi | 5.1 |
| Flandreau Indian Boarding School Flandreau | 13.9 mi | — |
| Flandreau Elementary - 04 Flandreau | 14.3 mi | 3.3 |
| Flandreau High School - 01 Flandreau | 14.3 mi | 4.9 |
| Flandreau Middle School - 03 Flandreau | 14.4 mi | 5.0 |
| RTR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tyler | 19.6 mi | 5.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56164 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,550
Median Home Value
$133,300
Median Rent
$727/mo
Population
5,573
College Educated
22.5%
Homeownership
78%
Avg Commute
14.5 min
Poverty Rate
12.6%
Median Age
42.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Swwc Elc - Pipestone
What grades does Swwc Elc - Pipestone serve?
Swwc Elc - Pipestone serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Swwc Elc - Pipestone?
Swwc Elc - Pipestone has an enrollment of approximately 23 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swwc Elc - Pipestone?
The student-teacher ratio at Swwc Elc - Pipestone is 4.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Swwc Elc - Pipestone?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Swwc Elc - Pipestone has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Swwc Elc - Pipestone a charter school?
No, Swwc Elc - Pipestone is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Swwc Elc - Pipestone a Title I school?
No, Swwc Elc - Pipestone is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swwc Elc - Pipestone?
82.6% of students at Swwc Elc - Pipestone qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 23
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 82.6%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pipestone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.2%
- Phone
- (507) 825-5858
Resources & Links
District
Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop- District Enrollment
- 295
- Schools in District
- 27
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $161,566
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