Enrollment
589
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ripley Primary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ripley Primary
Ripley Primary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Ripley, Tennessee, enrolling 589 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 589 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by African American (53%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 589 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 26.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lauderdale County also operates Halls Elementary School (655 students) and Ripley High School (614 students) alongside Ripley Primary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ripley Primary compares
Ripley Primary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,506
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lauderdale County, which includes Ripley Primary.
$11,506
Per student
+6%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.0%
State 55.2%
Federal 26.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~589 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Ripley on the city page.
Is Ripley Primary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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