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Ripley County Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-8

792^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 900 Missouri Elementary Schools

Better than 12% of Missouri elementary schools

Summary

Ripley County Elementary is a public elementary school located in Doniphan, Missouri, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 117 students. The school is part of the Ripley County R-IV school district, which is ranked 344 out of 367 districts in Missouri and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ripley County Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Missouri elementary schools, with academic performance significantly below state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, only 25% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 41.4%. When compared to nearby schools, such as Doniphan Intermediate, Ripley County Elementary's academic performance is generally lower. The school also experiences high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 10.2% to 22.2% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools.

Despite spending approximately $12,001 per student, which is higher than the nearby schools, Ripley County Elementary's academic performance remains significantly lower. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution, and the school may need to examine how resources are being utilized and allocated to support student learning. Addressing the persistent low performance, high rates of poverty, and chronic absenteeism concerns will be crucial in improving educational outcomes for the students at Ripley County Elementary.

125

Students ?

7.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,033

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3277 Us Highway 160 W
Doniphan, MO 63935-8901

(573) 996-7118

District: Ripley County R-IV

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.6%

Hispanic:

1.6%

African American:

0.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 21st percentile in 2010 → 12th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Missouri average (18% vs 42% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (12th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2010

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school18%

District avg18%

Missouri avg42%

792^nd of 900

Missouri public elementary schools ?

Bottom 12%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

344^th of 367Ripley County R-IV among Missouri districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	12.8	792 of 900	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	25.0	843 of 1052	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	23.9	844 of 1045	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	42.8	620 of 1032	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	17.8	930 of 1058	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	42.0	711 of 1089	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	42.0	728 of 1108	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	39.8	751 of 1085	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	22.3	946 of 1088	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	29.9	843 of 1066	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	42.7	683 of 1053	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	50.5	557 of 1084	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	49.7	575 of 1080	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2006	39.9	723 of 1074	32.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	28.3	498 of 638	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	46.0	503 of 907	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.7	484 of 887	45.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	6.4	654 of 666	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	15.4	858 of 917	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	12.4	866 of 898	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2022	12.8	413 of 459	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	49.1	308 of 568	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	35.1	424 of 585	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	56.2	281 of 633	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	25.1	568 of 649	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	21.4	555 of 623	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	36.3	469 of 625	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	47.1	378 of 614	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	42.6	407 of 601	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	22.7	568 of 624	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	18.5	577 of 624	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	40.8	431 of 619	30.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2022	22.3	321 of 365	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2022	5.1	377 of 381	1.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)22nd percentile+10 vs school

White (2025)2nd percentile-10 vs school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2022)12th percentile~ school

White (2022)1st percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts19%-23 vs state

Mathematics18%-24 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)			MAP Science (2025)	MAP English Language Arts (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ripley County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	3277 Us Highway 160 W	Doniphan	63935	Ripley County	Ripley County R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 996-7118	125	16	7.8	100.0%	122 (97.6%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.8	792^nd of 900 public elementary schools	12.0%					(n/a)	25.0	11.9			18.8			$14,033	$872	$13,162
Doniphan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	603 Summit	Doniphan	63935	Ripley County	Doniphan R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 996-3667	351	32	10.8	100.0%	330 (94.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)								(n/a)								$11,261	$309	$10,952
Doniphan Intermediate	Public	3-5	904 Elm Street	Doniphan	63935	Ripley County	Doniphan R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 996-3667	311	26	12.1	100.0%	293 (94.2%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	69.8	255^th of 900 public elementary schools	71.7%		61.6	331^st of 906 public elementary schools	63.5%	76	41.4	52.3	73.1	49.9	35.0	52.8	57.9	$11,061	$165	$10,896
Ripley County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	11111 State Highway 142w	Gatewood	63942	Ripley County	Ripley County R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 255-3213	123	13	9.8	100.0%	115 (93.5%)	4 (3.3%)	4 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					6.7			$9,789	$691	$9,098
Naylor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	203 E DeLong St	Naylor	63953	Ripley County	Naylor R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 399-2507	205	18	11.3	63.4%	186 (90.7%)	6 (2.9%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.9%)	22.4	715^th of 900 public elementary schools	20.6%		40.4	555^th of 906 public elementary schools	38.7%	160	27.7	18.3	33.2		34.6	15.3	16.7	$11,039	$811	$10,228
Hillview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	11001 Hwy 160	Harviell	63945	Butler County	Neelyville R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 989-3370	144	15	9.4	63.9%	127 (88.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.9%)	2 (1.4%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.2%)								(n/a)								$11,897	$2,276	$9,621

Frequently Asked Questions about Ripley County Elementary

Is Ripley County Elementary a good school?

Ripley County Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.0% of Missouri elementary schools.

What district is Ripley County Elementary in?

Ripley County R-IV

How many students attend Ripley County Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 125 students attended Ripley County Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Ripley County Elementary?

Students at Ripley County Elementary are 98% White, 2% Hispanic.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.