At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 286
463
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
53%+3.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
RIPPLESIDE ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in AITKIN, Minnesota. The school enrolls 463 students. It is part of the AITKIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictAITKIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
County27001
CityAITKIN
ZIP56431
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID270276000059
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment463
White89.9%
Hispanic / Latino2.6%
Black / African American0.6%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
Two or More Races4.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
89.9%
Hispanic
2.6%
Black
0.6%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
4.9%
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.