School overview
At a glance
Reported students
611
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
38.91
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi elementary enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 423 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
462
Ripley Elementary School: 611 reported students.
State peer staffing position
65th percentile
15.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Ripley Elementary School
Ripley Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Ripley. It is one of 6 current school records connected to South Tippah School District. NCES reports 611 students for 2024–25.
Among 423 elementary schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 404 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the Mississippi median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (46%) and Black (24.1%). English learners represent 13.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 31.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Ripley Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.91 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 31.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.9%
- Lunch program
- No
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46%
- Hispanic20.5%
- Black24.1%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in South Tippah School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pine Grove High School
Other · Grades PK–12
573 reported students
Ripley High School
High · Grades 09–12
465 reported students
Ripley Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
459 reported students
Blue Mountain High School
Other · Grades PK–12
295 reported students
NORTH SOUTH TIPPAH VOC TECH CENTER
High · Grades 08–12
0 reported students