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#7155 of 9,539 schools in CA
Ripona Elementary
Elementary School · Ripon Unified · Ripon, CA
A Ripon Unified elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
415 East Oregon St., Ripon, CA 95366
- Math 32% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ripona Elementary score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ripona Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,034/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ripon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,952
Median home value
$672,900
Median rent
$1,809/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
67.1%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95366; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Ripon Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 801 | Compare → |
| California Connections Academy Northern CaliforniaCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,835 | Compare → |
| Colony Oak ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 443 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ripon Unified
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,076NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ripona Elementary is listed in Ripon Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ripona Elementary
Ripona Elementary is a public elementary school in Ripon, CA, part of Ripon Unified, serving approximately 471 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,155 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ripona Elementary
What grades does Ripona Elementary serve?
Ripona Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Ripona Elementary?
Ripona Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 471 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ripona Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ripona Elementary is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ripona Elementary rank in CA?
Ripona Elementary ranks #7,155 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ripona Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ripona Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ripona Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ripona Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ripona Elementary a charter school?
No, Ripona Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ripona Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ripona Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ripona Elementary?
40.8% of students at Ripona Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 471
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- San Joaquin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (209) 599-4104
- Area population (ZIP 95366)
- 18,440
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95366; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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