LAKE RIPLEY ELEMENTARY

LITCHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
100 W PLEASURE DR
LITCHFIELD, MN 55355
577 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
School Overview
Lake Ripley Elementary is a public school located in Litchfield, Minnesota, serving students in the early stages of their academic journey. As part of the Litchfield Public School District, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment, aiming to prepare young students for future success through a curriculum that aligns with state educational standards while focusing on literacy, numeracy, and character building.

Beyond core academics, Lake Ripley Elementary places a high value on community engagement and the partnership between home and school. The school leverages the resources of the Litchfield district to offer various support services and extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that all students—regardless of their individual needs—have access to a well-rounded educational experience. By cultivating a welcoming atmosphere, the school strives to inspire curiosity and a lifelong love of learning in its students, serving as a cornerstone of the local Litchfield community.
577
Total Students
39.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    466 (80.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    84 (14.6 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (3.5 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Asian
    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: LITCHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (320)693-2436
Website: http://www.litchfield.k12.mn.us
Grade Range: K - 4th
Total Students: 577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 228
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 59

* 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 121
Grade 1 130
Grade 2 96
Grade 3 112
Grade 4 118
Gender Ratio