- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
South Ripley Elementary School held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.3 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 181053002380 · Versailles, IN Other · MID · TRAD
581 enr · 14.5:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: South Ripley High School (358 students)
South Ripley Elementary School held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.3 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
South Ripley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Ripley Elementary School
581 students
- South Ripley H
South Ripley High School
358 students
- South Ripley J 161
South Ripley Junior High School
161 students
What this shows South Ripley Elementary School reports 581 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Ripley Elementary School compares
South Ripley Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,564
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for South Ripley Com Sch Corp reports $14,564 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other 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 (~581 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 575 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.