- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Versailles, IN
South Ripley High School
Federal NCES profile for South Ripley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181053001729
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Ripley High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Versailles · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Ripley High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Ripley High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Versailles, IN.
School address
District: South Ripley Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181053001729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
South Ripley High School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 181053001729 · Versailles, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 13.3:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: South Ripley Elementary School (581 students)
South Ripley High School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
South Ripley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Ripley E
South Ripley Elementary School
581 students
- This school
South Ripley High School
358 students
- South Ripley J 161
South Ripley Junior High School
161 students
What this shows South Ripley High School reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Ripley High School compares
South Ripley High 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 1% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Indiana - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, South Ripley High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ripley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Ripley Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Ripley High 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 high 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 (~358 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Ripley High School
How many students attend South Ripley High School?
South Ripley High School has 358 students enrolled. It is a high school in Versailles, IN. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Ripley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Ripley High School is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% 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 High School?
50.0% of students at South Ripley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Ripley High School?
The largest demographic group at South Ripley High School is White at 95.5% of enrollment, in Versailles, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Ripley High School?
South Ripley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Versailles?
By Resource Investment Index, South Ripley High School ranks #3 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 High School, South Ripley Com Sch Corp also operates South Ripley Elementary School (581 students) and South Ripley Junior High School (161 students). See the South Ripley Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.