At a glance
Reported students
322
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.73
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
322
Ripley House Charter School: 322 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
16.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 260
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
What the reported data says about Ripley House Charter School
Ripley House Charter School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Houston. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Bakerripley Community Schools. NCES reports 322 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, above the Texas 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (93.2%) and Black (5.9%). English learners represent 44.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ripley House Charter School
- 1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.73 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.66 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 44.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.66
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.3%
- Hispanic93.2%
- Black5.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bakerripley Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Baker-Ripley Charter School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
398 reported students
Nci Charter School Without Walls
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
891 reported students
Ripley House Middle Campus
Middle · Grades 06–08
164 reported students
New Neighbor Campus
Other · Grades PK–PK
33 reported students
Public schools near Ripley House Charter School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnet El Elementary · Houston ISD | PK–05 | 324 | 0.8 mi |
| Lantrip El Elementary · Houston ISD | PK–05 | 405 | 0.9 mi |
| Cage El Elementary · Houston ISD | PK–05 | 319 | 1.2 mi |
| Henderson N El Elementary · Houston ISD | PK–05 | 251 | 1.3 mi |
| Bruce El Elementary · Houston ISD | PK–05 | 285 | 1.3 mi |
| Tijerina El Elementary · Houston ISD | PK–05 | 333 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ripley House Charter School
What grades does Ripley House Charter School serve?
Ripley House Charter School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bakerripley Community Schools.
How many students attend Ripley House Charter School?
Ripley House Charter School reported 322 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 260 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ripley House Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 322 students and 19.73 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ripley House Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ripley House Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Ripley House Charter School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
91.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ripley House Charter School in?
Ripley House Charter School is part of Bakerripley Community Schools, based in Houston, TX, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ripley House Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Burnet El (0.8 mi), Lantrip El (0.9 mi), Cage El (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.