- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Ripona Elementary held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 063288005113 · Ripon, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 24.9:1 · 43.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Ripon High (1,051 students)
Ripona Elementary held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ripona Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ripon High
Ripon High
1,051 students
- This school
Ripona Elementary
473 students
- Park View Elem
Park View Elementary
467 students
- Weston Element
Weston Elementary
464 students
- Ripon Elementa
Ripon Elementary
460 students
- Colony Oak Ele
Colony Oak Elementary
447 students
What this shows Ripona Elementary reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ripona Elementary compares
Ripona 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Ripon Unified reports $13,060 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~473 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.