Ripton School (Closed 2023)

Ripton School serves 70 students in grades Prekindergarten-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
70 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
1%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ripton School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ripton School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
94%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ripton School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.12
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ripton School?
70 students attend Ripton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Ripton School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ripton School?
Ripton School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ripton School offer ?
Ripton School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Ripton School part of?
Ripton School is part of Shelton School District.

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