Serving 557 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ripley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ripley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Ripley Elementary School's student population of 557 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ripley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ripley Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#319 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
16%
5%
Black
24%
47%
White
50%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ripley Elementary School's ranking?
Ripley Elementary School is ranked #319 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Ripley Elementary School often compared to?
Ripley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chalybeate Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Ripley Elementary School?
557 students attend Ripley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Ripley Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ripley Elementary School?
Ripley Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ripley Elementary School offer ?
Ripley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Ripley Elementary School part of?
Ripley Elementary School is part of South Tippah School District.
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