Ripton School serves 70 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
70 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
1%
32%
Black
3%
12%
White
94%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ripton School?
70 students attend Ripton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Ripton School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ripton School?
Ripton School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ripton School offer ?
Ripton School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Ripton School part of?
Ripton School is part of Shelton School District.
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