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.
147
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIPLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White125
Hispanic5
Black8
Two or More9
  • White
    125 (85.0%)
  • Two or More
    9 (6.1%)
  • Black
    8 (5.4%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (3.4%)
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.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 147
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 86
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 20
Kindergarten 26
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 21
Grade 3 16
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 15
Grade 6 18

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RIPLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten20
Kindergarten26
Grade 111
Grade 221
Grade 316
Grade 420
Grade 515
Grade 618
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RIPLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female7651.7%
Male7148.3%