Ripley Elementary School

South Tippah School District
702 W Terry Street
Ripley, MS 38663
611 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
School Overview
Ripley Elementary School, located at 702 W. Terry Street in Ripley, Mississippi, serves as a primary educational institution within the South Tippah School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, character building, and the holistic growth of its young students. By prioritizing student engagement and community involvement, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while maintaining a curriculum aligned with state educational standards.

The school’s online presence serves as a hub for parents and guardians to stay connected with campus news, administrative updates, and educational resources. Through its affiliation with the South Tippah School District, Ripley Elementary emphasizes the importance of a collaborative partnership between educators and families to enhance the student experience. With a commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing atmosphere, the school plays a vital role in the Ripley community by shaping the educational journey of its elementary-aged learners.
611
Total Students
38.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    281 (46.0%)
  • Black
    147 (24.1%)
  • Hispanic
    125 (20.5%)
  • Two or More
    54 (8.8%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.7%)
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: South Tippah School District
Phone: (662)837-3684
Website: http://www.stsd.ms
Grade Range: K - 4th
Total Students: 611
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 472
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 47

* 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
Kindergarten 148
Grade 1 133
Grade 2 106
Grade 3 122
Grade 4 102
Gender Ratio