SOUTH RIPLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
South Ripley Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South Ripley Com Sch Corp school district, located in Versailles, IN with about 608 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, South Ripley Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
South Ripley Elementary School, located in Versailles, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution for the South Ripley Community School Corporation. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills for its elementary-aged students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for their future educational transitions while addressing their individual social and emotional needs.
The school is deeply integrated into the local Versailles community, often serving as a central hub for student activities, family engagement, and community events. With a mission rooted in excellence and collaboration, South Ripley Elementary maintains a focus on providing quality instruction through dedicated faculty and staff. The school emphasizes a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and engaged learners, reflecting the values of the surrounding Ripley County area.
For more information, contact South Ripley Elementary School at (812) 689-5383 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-5383
SOUTH RIPLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Versailles, IN with about 608 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- South Ripley Com Sch Corp
- Total Students:
- 608
- Teachers:
- 40.13
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 608 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH RIPLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 96.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.