Ripley Elementary School
Ripley Elementary School serves 608 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Ripley Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 10% (majority Black).
School Overview
Ripley Elementary School's student population of 608 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 608 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Rankings
Ripley Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 638 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Ripley Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
Overall Testing Rank | #229 out of 638 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 38% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (17-18) | 47% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 2% |
| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 99% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jackson County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ripley Elementary School is Ripley High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ripley Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fairplain Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ripley Fairplain Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 187 students10
0.1 miles
51 Panther Drive
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7340 0.1 PK-5 187 - Ripley Ripley High School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 924 students10
0.3 miles
2 School Street
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7355 0.3 9-12 924 - Ripley Ripley Middle School Math: 38% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 674 students10
0.9 miles
#1 West School Street
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7350 0.9 6-8 674 - Evans Evans Elementary School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: PK-5 | 183 students10
4.3 miles
205 School House Drive
Evans, WV 25241
(304) 372-7333 4.3 PK-5 183 - Sandyville Gilmore Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 240 students10
7.1 miles
7412 Parkersburg Road
Sandyville, WV 25275
(304) 273-3511 7.1 PK-5 240
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