- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Litchfield, MN
Lake Ripley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Ripley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271821000837
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Ripley Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Litchfield · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Ripley Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Ripley Elementary ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Litchfield, MN.
School address
District: Litchfield Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271821000837 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Lake Ripley Elementary held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.8 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 271821000837 · Litchfield, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 14.6:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Litchfield Middle School (494 students)
Lake Ripley Elementary held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.8 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lake Ripley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lake Ripley Elementary
568 students
- Litchfield Mid
Litchfield Middle School
494 students
- Litchfield Sen
Litchfield Senior High
448 students
- Litchfield Ear 42
Litchfield Early Childhood Special
42 students
- Litchfield Are 14
Litchfield Area Learning Program
14 students
What this shows Lake Ripley Elementary reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Ripley Elementary compares
Lake Ripley Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 3% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 51% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,463
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Lake Ripley Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Litchfield Public School District reports $14,463 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Ripley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Litchfield Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Litchfield Early Childhood Special | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Litchfield Area Learning Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Ripley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 42:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Ripley Elementary
How many students attend Lake Ripley Elementary?
Lake Ripley Elementary has 568 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Litchfield, MN. CCD year-over-year: 577 (2022-23) → 575 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Ripley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Ripley Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Ripley Elementary?
41.6% of students at Lake Ripley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Ripley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Ripley Elementary is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Litchfield, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Ripley Elementary?
Lake Ripley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Ripley Elementary rank among public schools in Litchfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Ripley Elementary ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Litchfield, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Litchfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Litchfield Public School District?
Besides Lake Ripley Elementary, Litchfield Public School District also operates Litchfield Middle School (494 students), Litchfield Senior High (448 students), and Litchfield Early Childhood Special (42 students). See the Litchfield Public School District district page for the complete list.