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#187 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 10% in state

South Ripley Elementary School

Elementary School · South Ripley Com Sch Corp · Versailles, IN

A South Ripley Com Sch Corp elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1568 S Benham Rd, Versailles, IN 47042

  • Math 62% vs IN 45% (2025)
  • Reading 50% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.3% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg+9.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.1 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+19.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$14,564
Chronic Absenteeism13.9%

Students at South Ripley Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency62%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
45%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency50%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
81%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
68%
ELA
78%
2017
Math
74%
ELA
79%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
51%
2025
Math
62%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* 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 IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where South Ripley Elementary School 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$74,401

Median home value

$178,200

Median rent

$717/mo

College educated

21.3%

Homeownership

78.6%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

South Ripley Com Sch Corp

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$14,564NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

South Ripley Elementary School is listed in South Ripley Com Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About South Ripley Elementary School

South Ripley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Versailles, IN, part of South Ripley Com Sch Corp, serving approximately 575 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #187 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Ripley Elementary School

What grades does South Ripley Elementary School serve?

South Ripley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend South Ripley Elementary School?

South Ripley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 575 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Ripley Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at South Ripley Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Ripley Elementary School rank in IN?

South Ripley Elementary School ranks #187 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is South Ripley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

South Ripley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 South Ripley Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Ripley Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is South Ripley Elementary School a charter school?

No, South Ripley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is South Ripley Elementary School a Title I school?

No, South Ripley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Ripley Elementary School?

58.1% of students at South Ripley Elementary School 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
575
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Ripley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.9%
Area population (ZIP 47042)
3,867
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
45.3
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 47042; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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