- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Versailles, IN
South Ripley Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for South Ripley Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181053002482
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Ripley Junior High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Versailles · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
South Ripley Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Ripley Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Versailles, IN.
School address
District: South Ripley Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181053002482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
South Ripley Junior High School held near 163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 181053002482 · Versailles, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
161 enr · 12.4:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: South Ripley Elementary School (581 students)
South Ripley Junior High School held near 163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
South Ripley Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Ripley E
South Ripley Elementary School
581 students
- South Ripley H
South Ripley High School
358 students
- This school 161
South Ripley Junior High School
161 students
What this shows South Ripley Junior High School reports 161 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Ripley Junior High School compares
South Ripley Junior 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▲ 7% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in Indiana - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.8%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 96.3%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, South Ripley Junior High 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 Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ripley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Ripley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Ripley Junior High 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~161 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Ripley Junior High School
How many students attend South Ripley Junior High School?
South Ripley Junior High School has 161 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Versailles, IN. CCD year-over-year: 162 (2022-23) → 163 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Ripley Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Ripley Junior High School is 12.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 21% 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 Junior High School?
53.1% of students at South Ripley Junior 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 Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at South Ripley Junior High School is White at 96.3% of enrollment, in Versailles, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Ripley Junior High School?
South Ripley Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Ripley Junior High School rank among public schools in Versailles?
By Resource Investment Index, South Ripley Junior High School ranks #2 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 Junior High School, South Ripley Com Sch Corp also operates South Ripley Elementary School (581 students) and South Ripley High School (358 students). See the South Ripley Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.