Serving 123 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ripley Co. Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ripley Co. Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 91.5 square miles around Gatewood, MO. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 6.4 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 10.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ripley Co. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ripley Co. Elementary School's student population of 123 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
123 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ripley Co. Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ripley Co. Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1109 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
3%
15%
White
94%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.8%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ripley Co. Elementary School's ranking?
Ripley Co. Elementary School is ranked #1109 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ripley Co. Elementary School often compared to?
Ripley Co. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ripley Co. Elementary School, Doniphan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Ripley Co. Elementary School?
123 students attend Ripley Co. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Ripley Co. Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ripley Co. Elementary School?
Ripley Co. Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ripley Co. Elementary School offer ?
Ripley Co. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ripley Co. Elementary School part of?
Ripley Co. Elementary School is part of Ripley County R-III School District.
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