Ripona Elementary

www.riponaelementary.com

480 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Ripona Elementary School, located in the heart of Ripon, California, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community. As part of the Ripon Unified School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. It is known for its commitment to providing a balanced curriculum that equips students in their formative years with the essential skills needed for future success in higher education and beyond.

The school places a strong value on community involvement, maintaining a close-knit atmosphere where staff, parents, and students work together to enhance the educational experience. By prioritizing a safe, inclusive campus culture and utilizing modern instructional resources, Ripona Elementary strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to meet the challenges of an evolving world. Its focus on student engagement and academic growth remains central to its mission of nurturing the next generation of Ripon citizens.

480

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ripona Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	267
Black	4
Asian	28
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

Hispanic
267 (55.6 %)
White
149 (31.0 %)
Two or More
31 (6.5 %)
Asian
28 (5.8 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Ripon Unified
Phone:	(209)599-4104
Website:	http://www.riponaelementary.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 47

Grade 7 52

Grade 8 59