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Ripon, CA vs Topeka, KS

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- Topeka spends 5.0% less per student than Ripon.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 44.1% lower in Topeka than in Ripon. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Topeka had 0.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Ripon
 Ripon, CATopeka, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,626$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,386  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,274$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.88  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4414573
 Students per Counselor566  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.33.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
Reviews for Ripon    6 Reviews

Ripon, CA. Is one of the finest small towns in the Central Valley. Very little crime, almost 100 cameras all over town that the Ripon P.D monitors, very slow growth,  More

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Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived here for 17 years. We raised all three of our children here. Some of the schools are outdated and old fashion. Small town atmosphere. The city of Ripon works  More

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Coming home from work is like going on vacation. I cross the river into a larger city, Modesto,CA., to work daily. The hustle and bustle, rude drivers, etc., in  More

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Reviews for Topeka    28 Reviews

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I live in Topeka this town is awful A lot of crime has been happening here. I don't suggest moving here. This town is also dying out it's mostly old people, meth  More

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Over 7 years ago

I lived in Topeka most of my life until moving to Katy, Texas...which is a premiere suburb of Houston. Topeka is genuinely missed as it is a superb community to raise a  More

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