South Ripley Elementary School

563 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

563

Total Students

40.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Ripley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	535
Hispanic	5
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	13
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
535 (95.0 %)
Two or More
13 (2.3 %)
Hispanic
5 (0.9 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	No
District:	South Ripley Com Sch Corp
Phone:	(812)689-5383
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 8

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 82