Ripley Primary serves 589 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ripley Primary's student population of 589 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
589 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
39 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ripley Primary is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
16%
Black
53%
20%
White
36%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.7%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ripley Primary?
589 students attend Ripley Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ripley Primary students are Black, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Ripley Primary offer ?
Ripley Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ripley Primary part of?
Ripley Primary is part of Lauderdale County School District.
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