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Enrollment
589
Elementary
DISTRICT 568 · STATE 470
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LAUDERDALE COUNTY·NCES 470231000840
Ripley Primary
225 Volz RD, Ripley, TN 38063 · (731) 635-0691 · Lauderdale County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL589 STUDENTS
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STATE 19.7:1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 118 | 20% |
| Kindergarten | 155 | 26% |
| Grade 1 | 157 | 27% |
| Grade 2 | 159 | 27% |
Student demographics
58%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 61% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Lauderdale County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Ripley Primary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 589 | #281 of 1,044 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 58.4% | #197 of 962 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -19.3% | #122 of 537 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
589
-55 (-9%) vs 2020
-52% since 1990-91, when it was 1,219
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 589 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 634 | 39 | 16.3:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 653 | 45.5 | 14.3:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 644 | 46 | 14.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 730 | 57 | 12.8:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 748 | 61 | 12.3:1 | 89% (662) |
| 2010-11 | 822 | 61 | 13.5:1 | 94% (772) |
| 2000-01 | 815 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 1,219 | 74 | 16.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Ripley Primary.
About Ripley Primary
Ripley Primary is classified as an elementary school. It is located in Ripley, Tennessee. The school counted 589 students in 2024-25, covering pre-K through 2. It has 25% more students than the average for elementary schools in Tennessee (about 470).
A total of 7 schools make up Lauderdale County, with 3,277 students enrolled.
The share of Black students at Ripley Primary is 53%, a majority. Other students are 35% White, 6% Hispanic, and 5% multiracial. That is higher than the 34% Black share among all Lauderdale County residents. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 58%.
The school is in Lauderdale County, where the median household earns about $49,879 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 12% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 18%. Across Lauderdale County, 7 public schools serve about 3,277 students.
Among nearby public schools, Ripley Middle School is closest at about 0.2 miles. Ripley Primary is one of several public schools in the area, with 3 others within five miles.
Its location is classified as Town: Distant by the National Center for Education Statistics.
The school's student count fell 9% between the 2020-21 and 2024-25 school years.
The allk12 page for Ripley Primary lets the school community talk about pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Lauderdale County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
24,784
Census ACS
Median income
$49,879
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
12%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
18%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
3,277 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lauderdale County
- Halls Elementary SchoolElementary · 655 students
- Ripley High SchoolHigh · 614 students
- Ripley Middle SchoolMiddle · 477 students
- Ripley ElementaryElementary · 460 students
- Halls High SchoolHigh · 339 students
- Halls Junior High SchoolMiddle · 143 students
Other schools in Ripley
- Ripley High SchoolHigh · 614 students
- Ripley Middle SchoolMiddle · 477 students
- Ripley ElementaryElementary · 460 students
Nearby schools
- Ripley Middle School0.2 mi · 477
- Ripley Elementary0.4 mi · 460
- Ripley High School1.2 mi · 614
- Covington High School12.8 mi · 643
- Crestview Elementary13.0 mi · 569
- Crestview Middle School13.0 mi · 482
Frequently asked questions
About Ripley PrimaryHow many students attend Ripley Primary?
Ripley Primary enrolls approximately 589 students in grades PK-02.
Is Ripley Primary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Ripley Primary is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Ripley Primary?
At Ripley Primary, the student body is approximately 35% White, 6% Hispanic, 53% Black, 0% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Ripley Primary?
Ripley Primary is overseen by Lauderdale County in Lauderdale County.
Where is Ripley Primary located?
Ripley Primary is located at 225 Volz RD, Ripley, TN 38063.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.