Lake Ripley Elementary School
Lake Ripley Elementary School serves 586 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Lake Ripley Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Lake Ripley Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Lake Ripley Elementary School's student population of 586 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
Total Students | 586 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Lake Ripley Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lake Ripley Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #626 out of 1793 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 60% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 2% |
Asian | n/a | 7% |
Hispanic | 9% | 9% |
Black | 1% | 11% |
White | 86% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.54 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 29% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Litchfield Public School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lake Ripley Elementary School is Litchfield Area Learning Program (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Litchfield Middle School (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Litchfield Litchfield Area Learning Program Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 12 students
1.0 miles
901 N Gilman Ave
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2424 1 9-12 12 - Litchfield Litchfield Early Childhood Special Special Education School Grades: PK | 32 students
1.4 miles
307 E 6th St
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2824 1.4 PK 32 - Litchfield Litchfield Middle School Math: 52% | Reading: 68%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 5-8 | 467 students10
1.6 miles
340 E 10th St
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2441 1.6 5-8 467 - Litchfield Litchfield Senior High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 458 students10
1.7 miles
901 N Gilman Ave
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2424 1.7 9-12 458 - Grove City Acgc Elementary Grades 5 And 6 Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 5-6 | 124 students10
7.8 miles
27250 Minnesota Hwy 4
Grove City, MN 56243
(320) 244-4677 7.8 5-6 124
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