Serving 82 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Rippey Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
82 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-59%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-59%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
95%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Greene County Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Rippey Elementary School?
82 students attend Rippey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Rippey Elementary School students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rippey Elementary School?
Rippey Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rippey Elementary School offer ?
Rippey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Rippey Elementary School part of?
Rippey Elementary School is part of Greene County Community School District.
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