Very Good
#133 of 635 schools in WV
Top 21% in state
Ripley Elementary School
Elementary School · Jackson County Schools · Ripley, WV
A Jackson County Schools elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
404 2nd Ave, Ripley, WV 25271
- Math 57% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ripley Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 16 points since 2021, reaching 54% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated923/100K
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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
$48,101
Median home value
$156,700
Median rent
$596/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25271; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Evans Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Fairplain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | PK–5 | 5.0 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Gilmore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 137 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jackson County Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #5 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,226NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ripley Elementary School is listed in JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ripley Elementary School
Ripley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ripley, WV, part of Jackson County Schools, serving approximately 583 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #133 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ripley Elementary School
What grades does Ripley Elementary School serve?
Ripley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ripley Elementary School?
Ripley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 583 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ripley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ripley Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ripley Elementary School rank in WV?
Ripley Elementary School ranks #133 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Ripley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ripley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Ripley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ripley Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ripley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ripley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ripley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ripley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 583
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (304) 372-7345
- Area population (ZIP 25271)
- 7,974
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 25271; 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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