- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ripley, MS
Ripley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ripley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280411000777
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ripley Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Ripley · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ripley Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ripley Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ripley, MS.
School address
District: South Tippah School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280411000777 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Ripley Elementary School grew from 557 students in 2022-23 to 608 in 2023-24 (+9.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 56.5 → 53.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 280411000777 · Ripley, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
611 enr · 10.9:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine Grove High School (573 students)
Ripley Elementary School grew from 557 students in 2022-23 to 608 in 2023-24 (+9.2%). Teacher FTE lost 56.5 → 53.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Ripley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ripley Elementary School
611 students
- Pine Grove Hig
Pine Grove High School
573 students
- Ripley High Sc
Ripley High School
465 students
- Ripley Middle
Ripley Middle School
459 students
- Blue Mountain
Blue Mountain High School
295 students
What this shows Ripley Elementary School reports 611 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ripley Elementary School compares
Ripley Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▼ 8% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 611 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
611
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 16% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$11,762
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 611 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.0%
African American 24.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Ripley Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Tippah School Dist reports $11,762 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ripley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Grove High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ripley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ripley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Mountain High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ripley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Ripley
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~611 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ripley Elementary School
How many students attend Ripley Elementary School?
Ripley Elementary School has 611 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ripley, MS. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 608 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ripley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ripley Elementary School is 10.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 31% 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 Ripley Elementary School?
74.1% of students at Ripley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ripley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ripley Elementary School is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Ripley, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ripley Elementary School?
Ripley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ripley Elementary School rank among public schools in Ripley?
By Resource Investment Index, Ripley Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ripley, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in South Tippah School Dist?
Besides Ripley Elementary School, South Tippah School Dist also operates Pine Grove High School (573 students), Ripley High School (465 students), and Ripley Middle School (459 students). See the South Tippah School Dist district page for the complete list.