Ripley Primary

225 Volz Rd
Ripley, TN 38063
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 647 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 647 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Ripley Primary's student population of 647 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
647 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ripley Primary is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
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Black
53%
21%
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White
38%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ripley Primary?
647 students attend Ripley Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ripley Primary students are Black, 38% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ripley Primary?
Ripley Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ripley Primary offer ?
Ripley Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Ripley Primary part of?
Ripley Primary is part of Lauderdale County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 647 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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