Ripley Primary serves 634 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 634 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ripley Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ripley Primary's student population of 634 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
634 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
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 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
52%
21%
White
37%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ripley Primary?
634 students attend Ripley Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Ripley Primary students are Black, 37% of students are White, 6% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
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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