Ripley Elementary

Lauderdale County
100 Hwy 19 East AVE
Ripley, TN 38063
480 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
Ripley Elementary School, located at 100 Hwy 19 East in Ripley, Tennessee, serves as a primary educational institution within the Lauderdale County School District. Committed to the academic and personal development of its students, the school focuses on building a strong educational foundation through a structured curriculum designed to prepare children for future academic success. By fostering a supportive and engaging classroom environment, the school strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while promoting essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills.

As part of the Lauderdale County school system, Ripley Elementary places a significant emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement to enhance the overall learning experience. The school utilizes its dedicated faculty and staff to ensure that students are provided with the necessary resources and encouragement to excel. For those seeking further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific program details, the official school website at http://www.lced.net/res/ serves as the primary portal for communication and updates for parents and the local community.
480
Total Students
40.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    255 (53.1 %)
  • White
    182 (37.9 %)
  • Two or More
    29 (6.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (2.3 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6 %)
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: Yes
District: Lauderdale County
Phone: (731)221-3066
Website: http://www.lced.net/o/ripleyelementary
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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
Grade 3 161
Grade 4 173
Grade 5 146
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Ripley Primary
Lauderdale County
653 Students
225 Volz RD
Ripley, TN 38063 (0.4 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd