Serving 575 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Lake Ripley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Ripley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Ripley Elementary School's student population of 575 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
575 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Lake Ripley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Ripley Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#926 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

American Indian
1%
2%

Asian
n/a
7%

Hispanic
15%
12%

Black
n/a
12%

White
80%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Ripley Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Ripley Elementary School is ranked #926 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Lake Ripley Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Ripley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Lake Ripley Elementary School?
575 students attend Lake Ripley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Lake Ripley Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Ripley Elementary School?
Lake Ripley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lake Ripley Elementary School offer ?
Lake Ripley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Lake Ripley Elementary School part of?
Lake Ripley Elementary School is part of Litchfield Public School District.
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