RIPLEY CO. ELEM.

3277 US HIGHWAY 160 W
Doniphan, MO 63935

125 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Ripley County Elementary, located in Doniphan, Missouri, is a unique educational institution that operates under the name **Lone Star School**. As a small, rural school district, it functions as a K-8 facility dedicated to providing foundational education within the close-knit Ripley County community. The school emphasizes a personalized learning environment, leveraging its small size to foster strong relationships between students, teachers, and local families.

Academically and operationally, the school focuses on the core requirements of the Missouri state curriculum while maintaining a traditional, community-centered approach to schooling. By utilizing its official website (lonestarschool.org), the district provides resources and communication channels for parents and community members to stay informed about school events, board policies, and educational standards. Overall, Ripley County Elementary serves as a vital anchor for the families in the Doniphan area, prioritizing student growth and local engagement.

125

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIPLEY CO. ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	2
Black	1

White
122 (97.6%)
Hispanic
2 (1.6%)
Black
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-IV
Phone:	(573)996-7118
Website:	http://lonestarschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	125
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
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 11

Kindergarten 12

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 7

Grade 6 16

Grade 7 9

Grade 8 12