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#1423 of 1,992 schools in MN
Lake Ripley Elementary
Elementary School · Litchfield Public School District · Litchfield, MN
A Litchfield Public School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 W PLEASURE DR, Litchfield, MN 55355
- Math 59% proficient (2022)
- Reading 41% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Ripley Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lake Ripley 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,321/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Litchfield), 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
$70,878
Median home value
$210,200
Median rent
$929/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55355; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of St PhilipPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 57 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Litchfield Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,463NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Ripley Elementary is listed in LITCHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Ripley Elementary
Lake Ripley Elementary is a public elementary school in Litchfield, MN, part of Litchfield Public School District, serving approximately 575 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,423 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Ripley Elementary
What grades does Lake Ripley Elementary serve?
Lake Ripley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Lake Ripley Elementary?
Lake Ripley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 575 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Ripley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Ripley Elementary is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Ripley Elementary rank in MN?
Lake Ripley Elementary ranks #1,423 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Lake Ripley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Ripley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Lake Ripley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Ripley Elementary has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lake Ripley Elementary a charter school?
No, Lake Ripley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Ripley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lake Ripley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Ripley Elementary?
53.4% of students at Lake Ripley 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 575
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Meeker County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (320) 693-2436
- Area population (ZIP 55355)
- 9,629
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 55355; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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