RIPLEY CO. ELEM.

RIPLEY CO. R-III
11111 STATE HIGHWAY 142W
GATEWOOD, MO 63942
121 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Ripley County Elementary School, located in Gatewood, Missouri, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Ripley County R-III School District. As a rural school, it functions as a central community hub for families in the Gatewood area, focusing on providing essential primary education to students in a small-town setting. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the academic and developmental needs of its elementary-aged population.

The district maintains a digital presence through its official website, which serves as a resource for parents, students, and community members to stay informed about school policies, academic calendars, and district news. By prioritizing personalized instruction and community engagement, Ripley County Elementary strives to foster a positive educational experience that prepares its young students for their future academic endeavors within the Missouri public school system.
121
Total Students
12.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
101.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    113 (93.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (3.3 %)
  • Black
    3 (2.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.8 %)
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: RIPLEY CO. R-III
Phone: (573)255-3213
Website: http://ripleyr3.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 121
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 123
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 15
Kindergarten 12
Grade 1 13
Grade 2 19
Grade 3 9
Grade 4 12
Grade 5 10
Grade 6 10
Grade 7 13
Grade 8 8
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
RIPLEY CO. ELEM.
RIPLEY CO. R-IV
123 Students
3277 US HIGHWAY 160 W
Doniphan, MO 63935 (9.8 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th