- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ripley, MS
Ripley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ripley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280411000779
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ripley Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Ripley · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ripley Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ripley Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ripley, MS.
School address
District: South Tippah School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280411000779 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Ripley Middle School held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 280411000779 · Ripley, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 12.4:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Ripley Elementary School (611 students)
Ripley Middle School held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Ripley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ripley Element
Ripley Elementary School
611 students
- Pine Grove Hig
Pine Grove High School
573 students
- Ripley High Sc
Ripley High School
465 students
- This school
Ripley Middle School
459 students
- Blue Mountain
Blue Mountain High School
295 students
What this shows Ripley Middle School reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ripley Middle School compares
Ripley Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▼ 10% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 37% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.0%
African American 22.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Ripley Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Grove High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ripley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Mountain High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ripley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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 (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ripley Middle School
How many students attend Ripley Middle School?
Ripley Middle School has 459 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ripley, MS. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ripley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ripley Middle School is 12.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 21% 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 Middle School?
72.7% of students at Ripley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ripley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ripley Middle School is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Ripley, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ripley Middle School?
Ripley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Ripley?
By Resource Investment Index, Ripley Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, South Tippah School Dist also operates Ripley Elementary School (611 students), Pine Grove High School (573 students), and Ripley High School (465 students). See the South Tippah School Dist district page for the complete list.