Ripley Primary

Lauderdale County
225 Volz RD
Ripley, TN 38063
653 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Ripley Primary School, located at 225 Volz Road in Ripley, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lauderdale County School District. Dedicated to the academic and social development of its youngest students, the school focuses on creating a supportive environment where children can build essential literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills. By emphasizing early childhood education, Ripley Primary aims to establish a strong academic trajectory for its pupils as they transition through their formative years.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, operating under the broader mission of the Lauderdale County School District to provide quality instruction and equitable opportunities for all learners. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding curriculum standards, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. Ripley Primary remains committed to fostering a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom culture that encourages curiosity and prepares students for future success in their academic careers.
653
Total Students
45.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    343 (52.5 %)
  • White
    245 (37.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    36 (5.5 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (3.4 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • 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: Yes
District: Lauderdale County
Phone: (731)635-0691
Website: http://www.lced.net/o/ripleyprimary
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
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
Pre-Kindergarten 140
Kindergarten 173
Grade 1 177
Grade 2 163
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Ripley Elementary
Lauderdale County
480 Students
100 Hwy 19 East AVE
Ripley, TN 38063 (0.4 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th