Overview
RIPLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades 0–4 in Ripley, Mississippi. The school enrolls 608 students. It is part of the SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Mississippi state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–4
DistrictSOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST
County28139
CityRipley
ZIP38663
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID280411000777
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment608
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %79%
State Avg81%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)