School overview
At a glance
Reported students
460
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee elementary enrollment
51th percentile
Compared with 1,016 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
477
Ripley Elementary School: 460 reported students.
State peer staffing position
41th percentile
11.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. 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 03–05 in Ripley. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Lauderdale County Schools. NCES reports 460 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,016 elementary schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 454 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, close to the Tennessee median of 12.6:1 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 Black (53.7%) and White (35.4%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21%. 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 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 47 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 2 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 21%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- Not reported
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.4%
- Hispanic5.2%
- Black53.7%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.6%
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 Lauderdale County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ripley Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
589 reported students
Halls Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
655 reported students
Ripley Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
477 reported students
Halls High School
High · Grades 09–12
339 reported students
Ripley High School
High · Grades 09–12
614 reported students
Halls Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
143 reported students