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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
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Swwc Elc - Pipestone
Swwc Elc - Pipestone is a public school in Pipestone, MN, part of the Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop. The school serves approximately 23 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 4.6:1. Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math and 27% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $71,550, where 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a remote rural setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 23 students, Swwc Elc - Pipestone is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 4.6:1, Swwc Elc - Pipestone offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
Located in a rural area, Swwc Elc - Pipestone may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.
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?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 6 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
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2019) to 25% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has improved from 25% (2019) to 30% (2022).
Location
PO BOX 250, Pipestone, MN 56164
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Swwc Elc - Pipestone may also want to explore other schools in the area. Pipestone Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 1.9 miles away). Another option is LAKE BENTON ELEMENTARY (rated 8.0/10, 16.6 miles away, in nearby Lake Benton). Additionally, Elkton Jr. High - 03 (rated 6.8/10, 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 | 8.9 |
| PIPESTONE SENIOR HIGH Pipestone | 1.9 mi | 5.7 |
| PIPESTONE MIDDLE Pipestone | 1.9 mi | 5.1 |
| SWWC ALC - Pipestone Pipestone | 2.1 mi | 4.2 |
| HEARTLAND ELEMENTARY Lake Benton | 10.3 mi | — |
| Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06 Flandreau | 7.8 mi | 5.8 |
| FREE CHRISTIAN Edgerton | 13.7 mi | — |
| SOUTHWEST MN CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Edgerton | 13.7 mi | 5.7 |
| EDGERTON ELEMENTARY Edgerton | 13.7 mi | 6.2 |
| EDGERTON SECONDARY Edgerton | 13.7 mi | 5.4 |
| LAKE BENTON ELEMENTARY Lake Benton | 16.6 mi | 8.0 |
| LAKE BENTON SECONDARY Lake Benton | 16.6 mi | — |
| Elkton Elementary - 02 Elkton | 16.6 mi | 5.9 |
| Elkton High School - 01 Elkton | 16.6 mi | 6.4 |
| Elkton Jr. High - 03 Elkton | 16.6 mi | 6.8 |
| Flandreau Indian Boarding School Flandreau | 13.9 mi | — |
| Flandreau Elementary - 04 Flandreau | 14.3 mi | 4.2 |
| Flandreau High School - 01 Flandreau | 14.3 mi | 4.0 |
| Flandreau Middle School - 03 Flandreau | 14.4 mi | 4.7 |
| RTR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tyler | 19.6 mi | 6.8 |
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
Community Profile
The community surrounding Swwc Elc - Pipestone has a median household income of $71,550. It is a community where 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $133,300, with a median rent of $727/month. The area has a poverty rate of 12.6%. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 15 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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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 the most recent state assessment data, Swwc Elc - Pipestone has 25.0% math proficiency and 26.7% reading/ELA proficiency.
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
- County Safety
- Average (385/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. County-level only. Data >1 year old.
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
- Phone
- (507) 825-5858
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
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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