RIPLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL
149 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Ripley Central School, located at 12 N State St in Ripley, New York, serves as the heart of its small, rural community situated along the shores of Lake Erie. As a district-wide K-12 institution, it prides itself on maintaining a close-knit educational environment where faculty and staff can provide personalized attention to every student. The school’s curriculum is designed to balance core academic requirements with opportunities for student growth, leveraging its position within the Western New York Regional Information Center (WNYRIC) network to provide necessary digital resources and administrative support.
Beyond traditional academics, the district emphasizes the importance of community engagement and small-town values. By operating as a singular, unified building for all grade levels, Ripley Central School fosters a unique continuity that allows for strong mentor-student relationships from kindergarten through graduation. The school maintains a dedicated online presence through its website, which serves as a hub for parents and community members to access district policies, academic calendars, and information regarding extracurricular activities that support the development of the "Ripley Eagle" student body.
Beyond traditional academics, the district emphasizes the importance of community engagement and small-town values. By operating as a singular, unified building for all grade levels, Ripley Central School fosters a unique continuity that allows for strong mentor-student relationships from kindergarten through graduation. The school maintains a dedicated online presence through its website, which serves as a hub for parents and community members to access district policies, academic calendars, and information regarding extracurricular activities that support the development of the "Ripley Eagle" student body.
149
Total Students
22.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 126 |
| Hispanic | 6 |
| Black | 10 |
| Two or More | 7 |
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White126 (84.6 %)
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Black10 (6.7 %)
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Two or More7 (4.7 %)
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Hispanic6 (4.0 %)
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 CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| Phone: | (716)736-7223 |
| Website: | http://www.ripleycsd.wnyric.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 6th |
| Total Students: | 149 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 22.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 86 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 3 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
32
Kindergarten
21
Grade 1
23
Grade 2
17
Grade 3
15
Grade 4
18
Grade 5
15
Grade 6
8
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 32 |
| Kindergarten | 21 |
| Grade 1 | 23 |
| Grade 2 | 17 |
| Grade 3 | 15 |
| Grade 4 | 18 |
| Grade 5 | 15 |
| Grade 6 | 8 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 70 | 47% |
| Male | 79 | 53% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
315 Students
Elementary School K - 2nd
312 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
238 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th