Enrollment
473
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ripon, CA
Ripona Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ripona Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063288005113
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ripona Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Ripon · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for California
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ripona Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ripona Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Ripon, CA.
School address
District: Ripon Unified · California
NCES ID 063288005113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ripona Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ripona Elementary
Ripona Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Ripon, California, enrolling 473 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.9:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 473 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,356 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #860.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (29%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 473 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Ripon Unified spends $11,156 per pupil, 32% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Ripon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Park View Elementary (467 students): Ripona Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.9:1 vs 25.9:1).
Ripon Unified also operates Ripon High (1,051 students) and Park View Elementary (467 students) alongside Ripona Elementary.
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 Ripona Elementary compares
Ripona Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▼ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,156
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 57.1%
White 29.2%
Asian 8.2%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Ripona Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ripon Unified, which includes Ripona Elementary.
$11,156
Per student
-32%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.8%
State 62.0%
Federal 8.2%
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 Ripona Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park View Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weston Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ripon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colony Oak Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ripona Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
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
Ripon Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 23:1 students per teacher
Colony Oak Elementary
Standard public school
447 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~473 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ripona Elementary
How many students attend Ripona Elementary?
Ripona Elementary has 473 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ripon, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ripona Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ripona Elementary is 24.9:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ripona Elementary?
43.3% of students at Ripona Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ripona Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ripona Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment, in Ripon, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ripona Elementary?
Ripona Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Ripona Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ripon?
By Resource Investment Index, Ripona Elementary ranks #5 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.
Is Ripona Elementary a good school?
Ripona Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California 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 Ripon Unified?
Besides Ripona Elementary, Ripon Unified also operates Ripon High (1,051 students), Park View Elementary (467 students), and Weston Elementary (464 students). See the Ripon Unified district page for the complete list.
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