Ripley Primary serves 653 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ripley Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ripley Primary's student population of 653 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
653 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ripley Primary is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
53%
21%
White
38%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ripley Primary?
653 students attend Ripley Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ripley Primary students are Black, 38% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ripley Primary?
Ripley Primary has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ripley Primary offer ?
Ripley Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Ripley Primary part of?
Ripley Primary is part of Lauderdale County School District.
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