Ripley Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Ripley, MS Grades KG–04 Rural: Remote N SchoolScore™ C (65.2)
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Ripley Elementary School
Ripley, MS 38663
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–04 SchoolScore™ C (65.2)
611
Students
38.9
Teachers
15.7:1
Student:Teacher
(662)837-3684
Phone
http://www.stsd.ms
Website

Ripley Elementary School is a public school administered by the South Tippah School District district in Ripley, MISSISSIPPI, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–04.

Key statistics: 611 students enrolled; a 15.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Mississippi Elementary School Average
Enrollment
611.0
State avg: 458.0
▲ 33% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
State avg: 15:1
▲ 5% worse
Free Lunch %
84.9%
State avg: 80.4%
▲ 6% worse
School Details
School Name
Ripley Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
280411000777
State School ID
MS-7012-7012012
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
No
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
702 W Terry Street
City
Ripley
State
Mississippi
ZIP Code
38663
County
Tippah County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
2801
State Leg. Upper
28004
State Leg. Lower
28004
Latitude
34.73664
Longitude
-88.9559
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
👥
611
Total Students
👩‍🏫
38.9
Teachers FTE
📐
15.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
38.9
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)38.9
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 519 84.9%
Not Applicable 153 25%
District Info
District Name
South Tippah School District
LEAID
2804110
State LEA ID
MS-7012
Phone
(662)837-1362
Website
http://www.stsd.ms
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Ripley
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$33,619K
Federal Revenue
$8,508K
State Revenue
$18,921K
Local Revenue
$6,190K
Total Expenditure
$31,733K
Instruction Exp.
$17,576K
Support Services
$10,000K
Other Current Exp.
$1,652K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Ripley Elementary School

1
Ripley High School
Ripley · High
1.1 mi
2
Ripley Middle School
Ripley · Middle
1.1 mi
3
NORTH SOUTH TIPPAH VOC TECH CENTER
Ripley · High
3.2 mi
4
Blue Mountain High School
Blue Mountain · Other
6.4 mi
5
Falkner Attendance Center
Falkner · Other
7.3 mi
6
Pine Grove High School
Ripley · Other
10.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ripley Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Ripley Elementary School?
611 students are enrolled at Ripley Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Ripley Elementary School have?
Ripley Elementary School has 38.9 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1.
What grades does Ripley Elementary School serve?
Ripley Elementary School serves grades KG through 04.
Is Ripley Elementary School a charter school?
Ripley Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Ripley Elementary School located in?
Ripley Elementary School is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does Ripley Elementary School belong to?
Ripley Elementary School is part of the South Tippah School District school district.
How much does South Tippah School District spend per student?
The South Tippah School District district spends approximately $51,936,170 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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