Summary:
The Litchfield Public School District has one elementary school, Lake Ripley Elementary, serving students in the area. With an enrollment of 577 students, Lake Ripley Elementary has a predominantly White student population (80.76%) and a significant Hispanic representation (14.56%).
Academically, Lake Ripley Elementary performs reasonably well, with math proficiency rates above the district and state averages for all grades, 3rd grade, and 4th grade. However, the school's reading proficiency rates are below the district average, though still above the state average. The school's ranking on School Digger has declined over the past three years, from 511 out of 858 schools in 2021-2022 to 431 out of 881 schools in 2023-2024, suggesting that its performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state.
With over 54% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Lake Ripley Elementary serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The school's favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.4, lower than the national average of 16:1, could be a positive factor in providing more individualized attention and support for students. Overall, the data suggests that Lake Ripley Elementary is performing reasonably well, with room for improvement in reading proficiency and addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population.
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