Serving 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Southgate-rippetoe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southgate-rippetoe Elementary School's student population of 540 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southgate-rippetoe Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southgate-rippetoe Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1199 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
6%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
8%
8%
White
52%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southgate-rippetoe Elementary School's ranking?
Southgate-rippetoe Elementary School is ranked #1199 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Southgate-rippetoe Elementary School?
540 students attend Southgate-rippetoe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Southgate-rippetoe Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southgate-rippetoe Elementary School?
Southgate-rippetoe Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Southgate-rippetoe Elementary School offer ?
Southgate-rippetoe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Southgate-rippetoe Elementary School part of?
Southgate-rippetoe Elementary School is part of Moore School District.
In what neighborhood is Southgate-rippetoe Elementary School located?
Southgate-rippetoe Elementary School is located in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 83 other public schools located in Central Oklahoma City.
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