- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ripon, CA
Ripon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ripon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063288005111
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ripon Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Ripon · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ripon Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ripon Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Ripon, CA.
School address
District: Ripon Unified · California
NCES ID 063288005111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Ripon Elementary held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 063288005111 · Ripon, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 23:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Ripon High (1,051 students)
Ripon Elementary held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ripon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ripon High
Ripon High
1,051 students
- Ripona Element
Ripona Elementary
473 students
- Park View Elem
Park View Elementary
467 students
- Weston Element
Weston Elementary
464 students
- This school
Ripon Elementary
460 students
- Colony Oak Ele
Colony Oak Elementary
447 students
What this shows Ripon Elementary reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ripon Elementary compares
Ripon Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,060
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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 460 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.7%
White 41.3%
Two or More 10.9%
Asian 5.0%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Ripon Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Ripon Unified reports $13,060 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ripon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ripona Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park View Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weston Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colony Oak Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ripon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Ripon
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ripona Elementary
Standard public school
473 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Park View Elementary
Standard public school
467 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Weston Elementary
Standard public school
464 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Colony Oak Elementary
Standard public school
447 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
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)
Frequently asked questions about Ripon Elementary
How many students attend Ripon Elementary?
Ripon Elementary has 460 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ripon, CA. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ripon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ripon Elementary is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ripon Elementary?
35.1% of students at Ripon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ripon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ripon Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 41.7% of enrollment, in Ripon, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ripon Elementary?
Ripon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Ripon Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ripon?
By Resource Investment Index, Ripon Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Ripon, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ripon on the city page.
What other schools are in Ripon Unified?
Besides Ripon Elementary, Ripon Unified also operates Ripon High (1,051 students), Ripona Elementary (473 students), and Park View Elementary (467 students). See the Ripon Unified district page for the complete list.