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Ripley Elementary School

Summary:

Ripley Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 557 students in grades K-4 in Ripley, Mississippi, which is part of the North Tippah School District. This school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, has a very low student-teacher ratio, and serves a highly economically disadvantaged population.

Ripley Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with over 70% of 3rd graders and 55% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages around 57%. In math, 68% of 3rd graders and 75% of 4th graders were proficient, well above the state's 53% and 55% averages. The school's student-teacher ratio is also very low, ranging from 9.8 to 11.6 students per teacher, significantly better than nearby New Albany Elementary (13.0) and Ashland Elementary (12.3). However, Ripley Elementary serves an extremely economically disadvantaged population, with over 99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

While Ripley Elementary's performance is impressive, the school's challenges in serving a high-poverty community are also noteworthy. The school's racial diversity, with a student body that is 50% White, 24% African American, and 15% Hispanic, is greater than the nearby Chalybeate Elementary, which is over 97% White. Overall, Ripley Elementary's strengths and the unique needs of its student population provide valuable insights into educational outcomes in this region of Mississippi.


Detail:

Public K-4

 702 W Terry Street
       Ripley, MS  38663

(662) 837-7203

District: South Tippah School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
87th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,701 Help


Students who attend Ripley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ripley Middle School
High:    Ripley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  557

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.1%
African American:
23.9%
Hispanic:
15.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ripley Elementary School ranks better than 77.7% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.25. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ripley Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.1%), African American (23.9%), Hispanic (15.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ripley Elementary School is 9.8. (See more...)
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Compare Ripley Elementary School employs 56.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ripley Elementary School is $10,701.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ripley Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

South Tippah School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Tippah School District 37th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ripley Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 72.78 98th 394 75.1%
2009 71.59 96th 392 75.5%
2010 65.55 135th 403 66.5%
2011 72.86 93rd 418 77.8%
2012 75.45 91st 414 78.0%
2013 66.56 136th 408 66.7%
2014 60.74 160th 394 59.4%
2015 51.24 175th 402 56.5%
2016 66.32 128th 394 67.5%
2017 60.93 152nd 406 62.6%
2018 63.46 148th 404 63.4%
2019 71.73 100th 397 74.8%
2021 69.94 105th 381 72.4%
2022 61.78 147th 382 61.5%
2023 83.76 45th 377 88.1%
2024 75.25 87th 390 77.7%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ripley Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 427 152 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 580
1991 407 148 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1992 421 129 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 552
1993 446 131 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1994 414 138 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1995 569 203 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 776
1996 569 203 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 776
1997 564 204 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 773
1998 576 208 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 788
1999 526 210 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 752
2000 504 208 1 23 0 n/a n/a 0 736
2001 473 226 1 35 0 n/a n/a 0 735
2002 454 231 0 57 0 n/a n/a 0 742
2003 454 231 0 57 0 n/a n/a 0 742
2004 457 234 0 59 0 n/a n/a 0 750
2005 500 239 0 71 0 n/a n/a 0 810
2006 500 229 1 84 0 n/a n/a 0 814
2007 489 218 2 84 0 n/a n/a 0 793
2008 483 229 2 80 0 n/a n/a 0 794
2009 495 260 2 74 0 0 0 0 831
2010 462 243 4 66 0 0 57 0 832
2011 440 234 7 83 0 0 51 0 815
2012 441 226 9 79 0 0 65 0 820
2013 459 215 8 74 0 0 67 0 823
2014 463 209 5 74 1 0 68 0 820
2015 458 206 1 86 1 0 72 0 824
2016 411 199 0 92 1 0 78 0 781
2017 403 182 0 80 1 1 70 0 737
2018 350 185 1 87 1 5 76 0 705
2019 338 170 2 84 0 6 72 0 672
2020 317 168 2 77 0 5 67 0 636
2021 287 155 2 74 0 3 54 0 575
2022 297 149 2 76 0 2 58 0 584
2023 279 133 2 86 0 1 56 0 557

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ripley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 580 31.0 18.7 n/a
1991 557 31.0 17.9 n/a
1992 552 32.0 17.2 39.5
1993 578 31.0 18.6 40
1994 552 31.5 17.5 40.4
1995 776 41.8 18.6 41.1
1996 776 41.8 18.6 41.1
1997 773 42.6 18.1 42.2
1998 788 45.4 17.4 39.2
1999 752 45.6 16.5 52.8
2000 736 45.2 16.3 51
2001 735 45.4 16.2 52.9
2002 742 44.6 16.6 56.6
2003 742 44.6 16.6 56.6
2004 750 45.7 16.4 64.5
2005 810 47.7 17.0 60.6
2006 814 47.9 17.0 62.7
2007 793 50.7 15.6 64.4
2008 794 52.2 15.2 64.4
2009 831 51.7 16.1 67.1
2010 832 50.6 16.4 72.1
2011 815 49.7 16.3 72.6
2012 820 48.5 16.8 74.4
2013 823 51.1 16.0 74.2
2014 820 49.2 16.6 74.5
2015 824 49.0 16.8 75.7
2016 781 48.0 16.2 78.5
2017 737 48.2 15.2 76.4
2018 705 46.3 15.2 76.2
2019 672 46.6 14.4 74.6
2020 636 51.1 12.4 75.3
2021 575 49.5 11.6 99.5
2022 584 51.3 11.3 99.5
2023 557 56.4 9.8 99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ripley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 580 31.0 18.7 n/a
1991 557 31.0 17.9 n/a
1992 552 32.0 17.2 39.5
1993 578 31.0 18.6 40
1994 552 31.5 17.5 40.4
1995 776 41.8 18.6 41.1
1996 776 41.8 18.6 41.1
1997 773 42.6 18.1 42.2
1998 788 45.4 17.4 39.2
1999 752 45.6 16.5 52.8
2000 736 45.2 16.3 51
2001 735 45.4 16.2 52.9
2002 742 44.6 16.6 56.6
2003 742 44.6 16.6 56.6
2004 750 45.7 16.4 64.5
2005 810 47.7 17.0 60.6
2006 814 47.9 17.0 62.7
2007 793 50.7 15.6 64.4
2008 794 52.2 15.2 64.4
2009 831 51.7 16.1 67.1
2010 832 50.6 16.4 72.1
2011 815 49.7 16.3 72.6
2012 820 48.5 16.8 74.4
2013 823 51.1 16.0 74.2
2014 820 49.2 16.6 74.5
2015 824 49.0 16.8 75.7
2016 781 48.0 16.2 78.5
2017 737 48.2 15.2 76.4
2018 705 46.3 15.2 76.2
2019 672 46.6 14.4 74.6
2020 636 51.1 12.4 75.3
2021 575 49.5 11.6 99.5
2022 584 51.3 11.3 99.5
2023 557 56.4 9.8 99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ripley Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $7,910
2018 $8,324
2019 $8,782
2020 $9,839
2021 $10,162
2022 $10,701

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ripley Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 100th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 45th of 377 Elementary schools
 13.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ripley Elementary School)53.870.9
 17.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Tippah School District)52.468.2
 15.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ripley Elementary School)59.778.5
 18.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Tippah School District)6174.7
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ripley Elementary School)48.160.4
 12.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Tippah School District)53.956.6
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ripley Elementary School)69.972.4
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Tippah School District)67.272.3
 5.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students672557
 17.1%
African American170133
 21.8%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic8486
 2.4%
Pacific Islander61
 83.3%
White338279
 17.5%
Two or More Races7256
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.6%99.5%
 24.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ripley Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 557 students attended Ripley Elementary School.

Students at Ripley Elementary School are 50% White, 24% African American, 15% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

Students who attend Ripley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ripley Middle School
High : Ripley High School

Ripley Elementary School ranks 87th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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