- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ripley, TN
Ripley Primary
Federal NCES profile for Ripley Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470231000840
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ripley Primary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Ripley · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 589
- students enrolled
Ripley Primary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ripley Primary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ripley, TN.
School address
District: Lauderdale County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470231000840 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Ripley Primary held near 634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 470231000840 · Ripley, TN Other · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Halls Elementary School (655 students)
Ripley Primary held near 634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Ripley Primary 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
- This school
Ripley Primary
589 students
- Ripley Middle
Ripley Middle School
477 students
- Ripley Element
Ripley Elementary
460 students
- Halls High Sch
Halls High School
339 students
What this shows Ripley Primary reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ripley Primary compares
Ripley Primary 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 27% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 589 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.3%
White 35.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Ripley Primary 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 Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halls Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ripley High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ripley Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ripley Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Halls High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ripley Primary'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
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide other 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 (~589 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ripley Primary
How many students attend Ripley Primary?
Ripley Primary has 589 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ripley, TN. CCD year-over-year: 653 (2022-23) → 634 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ripley Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ripley Primary is 13.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 17% 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 Primary?
The largest demographic group at Ripley Primary is African American at 53.3% of enrollment, in Ripley, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ripley Primary?
Ripley Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Primary rank among public schools in Ripley?
By Resource Investment Index, Ripley Primary ranks #3 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 Primary, Lauderdale County also operates Halls Elementary School (655 students), Ripley High School (614 students), and Ripley Middle School (477 students). See the Lauderdale County district page for the complete list.