- RIPLEY ES reported a higher students per counselor than CUSHING UPPER ES (636:1 vs. 340:1).
- CUSHING UPPER ES reported a higher chronically absent students than RIPLEY ES (83 vs. 32).
- RIPLEY ES reported a higher gifted & talented than CUSHING UPPER ES (66 vs. 47).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
CUSHING UPPER ES reported a higher chronically absent students than RIPLEY ES (83 vs. 32).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
RIPLEY ES reported a higher gifted & talented than CUSHING UPPER ES (66 vs. 47).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
RIPLEY ES reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than CUSHING UPPER ES (12 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
RIPLEY ES reported a higher students per counselor than CUSHING UPPER ES (636:1 vs. 340:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
8 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
CUSHING UPPER ES
$14,253.68
RIPLEY ES
$12,761.26
Local revenue share
CUSHING UPPER ES
82.7%
RIPLEY ES
38%
State revenue share
CUSHING UPPER ES
10.5%
RIPLEY ES
41%
Federal revenue share
CUSHING UPPER ES
6.8%
RIPLEY ES
21%
District chronic absenteeism rate
CUSHING UPPER ES
27%
RIPLEY ES
12.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Payne County
$48,937
Payne County
$48,937
Poverty rate
Payne County
23.9%
Payne County
23.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Payne County
40.1%
Payne County
40.1%
Unemployment rate
Payne County
3.2%
Payne County
3.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.