Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ripley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ripley ES serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire Ripley, OK school district, covering approximately 84.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school from anywhere within this area takes about 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 8.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ripley Elementary School's student population of 317 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Ripley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ripley Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#827 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
15%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
n/a
8%
White
73%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.1%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ripley Elementary School's ranking?
Ripley Elementary School is ranked #827 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Ripley Elementary School often compared to?
Ripley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skyline Elementary School, Cushing Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Ripley Elementary School?
317 students attend Ripley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Ripley Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ripley Elementary School?
Ripley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ripley Elementary School offer ?
Ripley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ripley Elementary School part of?
Ripley Elementary School is part of Ripley School District.
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