- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ripley, TN
Ripley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ripley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470231000549
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ripley Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Ripley · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 460
- students enrolled
Ripley Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ripley Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ripley, TN.
School address
District: Lauderdale County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470231000549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Ripley Elementary held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 470231000549 · Ripley, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 11.5:1 · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Halls Elementary School (655 students)
Ripley Elementary held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Ripley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Halls Elementa
Halls Elementary School
655 students
- Ripley High Sc
Ripley High School
614 students
- Ripley Primary
Ripley Primary
589 students
- Ripley Middle
Ripley Middle School
477 students
- This school
Ripley Elementary
460 students
- Halls High Sch
Halls High School
339 students
What this shows Ripley Elementary reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ripley Elementary compares
Ripley Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 25% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 13% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,162
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 53.7%
White 35.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Ripley Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lauderdale County reports $12,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ripley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halls Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ripley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ripley Primary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ripley Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Halls High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ripley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~460 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ripley Elementary
How many students attend Ripley Elementary?
Ripley Elementary has 460 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ripley, TN. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ripley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ripley Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 25% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ripley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ripley Elementary is African American at 53.7% of enrollment, in Ripley, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ripley Elementary?
Ripley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 rank among public schools in Ripley?
By Resource Investment Index, Ripley Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ripley, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lauderdale County?
Besides Ripley Elementary, Lauderdale County also operates Halls Elementary School (655 students), Ripley High School (614 students), and Ripley Primary (589 students). See the Lauderdale County district page for the complete list.