Serving 460 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ripon Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Ripon Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Ripon, CA, covering approximately 54.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ripon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Ripon Elementary School's student population of 460 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
460 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ripon Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ripon Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2188 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Indian
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ripon Elementary School's ranking?
Ripon Elementary School is ranked #2188 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ripon Elementary School often compared to?
Ripon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park View Elementary School, Ripona Elementary School, Weston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ripon Elementary School?
460 students attend Ripon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Ripon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ripon Elementary School?
Ripon Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ripon Elementary School offer ?
Ripon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ripon Elementary School part of?
Ripon Elementary School is part of Ripon Unified School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
My daughter enrolled at Ripon Elementary with a close to a 3.0 GPA or above. She played soccer at Parkview and Softball through the city. I transferred her from Parkview Elementary to Ripon Elementary due to severe injuries and aggressive students. She suffered from chronic symptoms due to two concussions at Parkview. After attending Ripon Elementary her grades dropped to all Fs. I found many of Ripon Elementary's policies to be outdated, counter productive, and a little early 1900s. Some of these policies have been updated since then. Assigned seating in the cafeteria was one example. I found that staff seemed gossipy about students. It seemed that favoritism was common and retaliation from my complaints was endless throughout the year. I spent a year trying to protect my daughter from staff at this school. She couldn't attend dances, and she couldn't attend her eighth grade graduation. Endless accusations and what seemed to be witch hunts become the norm for us. In my experience I caught a teacher in two lies in writing. My daughter left this school severely traumatized, an F student and with a triggered rare illness Von Willbrand disorder. She will have to take medication for the rest of her life. I transferred her out of this district. Her GPA now ranges between 3.6 and 3.8. She is still recovering from her nightmare at this school. Since then a few staff have been replaced.
4 10/10/2025
We are all proud parents of our kiddos. And let's be honest a school can only succeed with our involvement. No matter how big or small and no school is perfect. But what I have found is Ripon Elementary has been a great experience for my kid. Has there been some teasing from other students? YES, but that is more of let's educate kids that words matter. Do some aides lack some professionalism during the school day. YES, again that's more of a let's education that individual. Not every teacher is a good fit. Not every activity is a good fit. But with every concern I have had in our 4 years at Ripon Elementary, I have been able to find a solution. And for that, I am glad that we are at Ripon Elementary. Teachers are human and they have just as much pressure outside the classroom as anyone else. But if we can all work together to educate our kiddos and change what needs to be changed together, then we are strong in the end.
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