Average
#1030 of 1,786 schools in TN
Based on limited data
Ripley Primary
Elementary School · Lauderdale County · Ripley, TN
A Lauderdale County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
225 Volz RD, Ripley, TN 38063
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on TN statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Ripley Primary 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,921/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ripley), 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
$48,578
Median home value
$137,600
Median rent
$731/mo
College educated
12.6%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38063; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halls Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 616 | 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.
Lauderdale County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,162NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ripley Primary is listed in Lauderdale County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ripley Primary
Ripley Primary is a public elementary school in Ripley, TN, part of Lauderdale County, serving approximately 634 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,030 of 1,786 schools in TN. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ripley Primary
What grades does Ripley Primary serve?
Ripley Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Ripley Primary?
Ripley Primary has an enrollment of approximately 634 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ripley Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ripley Primary is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ripley Primary rank in TN?
Ripley Primary ranks #1,030 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Ripley Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ripley Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ripley Primary a charter school?
No, Ripley Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ripley Primary a Title I school?
No, Ripley Primary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 634
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lauderdale County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (731) 635-0691
- Area population (ZIP 38063)
- 15,947
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 39
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 38063; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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