Enrollment
581
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Versailles, IN
South Ripley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Ripley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181053002380
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Ripley Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Versailles · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Ripley Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Ripley Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Versailles, IN.
School address
District: South Ripley Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181053002380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Ripley Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Ripley Elementary School
South Ripley Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Versailles, Indiana, enrolling 581 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.9% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 581 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 510 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #186.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 581 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
South Ripley Com Sch Corp also operates South Ripley High School (358 students) and South Ripley Junior High School (161 students) alongside South Ripley Elementary School.
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 South Ripley Elementary School compares
South Ripley Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▲ 5% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in Indiana - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,356
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 581 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 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
White 95.0%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.7, South Ripley Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Ripley Com Sch Corp, which includes South Ripley Elementary School.
$13,356
Per student
+11%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.1%
State 54.3%
Federal 12.6%
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 South Ripley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ripley High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Ripley Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Ripley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~581 students)
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Frequently asked questions about South Ripley Elementary School
How many students attend South Ripley Elementary School?
South Ripley Elementary School has 581 students enrolled. It is a public school in Versailles, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Ripley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Ripley Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Ripley Elementary School?
51.9% of students at South Ripley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Ripley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Ripley Elementary School is White at 95.0% of enrollment, in Versailles, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Ripley Elementary School?
South Ripley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 South Ripley Elementary School rank among public schools in Versailles?
By Resource Investment Index, South Ripley Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Versailles, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Versailles on the city page.
Is South Ripley Elementary School a good school?
South Ripley Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana 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 South Ripley Com Sch Corp?
Besides South Ripley Elementary School, South Ripley Com Sch Corp also operates South Ripley High School (358 students) and South Ripley Junior High School (161 students). See the South Ripley Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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