- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ripon, WI
Murray Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Murray Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551302000487
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Murray Park Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Ripon · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Murray Park Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Murray Park Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Ripon, WI.
School address
District: Ripon Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551302000487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Murray Park Elementary shrank from 173 students in 2022-23 to 152 in 2023-24 (-12.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.7 → 13.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 551302000487 · Ripon, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
156 enr · 11.1:1 · 38.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Ripon High (426 students)
Murray Park Elementary shrank from 173 students in 2022-23 to 152 in 2023-24 (-12.1%). Teacher FTE lost 14.7 → 13.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Murray Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ripon High
Ripon High
426 students
- Journey
Journey
398 students
- Ripon Middle
Ripon Middle
302 students
- Odyssey Academ
Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning
266 students
- Barlow Park Ch 169
Barlow Park Charter School
169 students
- This school 156
Murray Park Elementary
156 students
What this shows Murray Park Elementary reports 156 students on the CCD universe file.
How Murray Park Elementary compares
Murray Park Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▲ 1% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
156
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Murray Park Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ripon Area School District reports $13,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Murray Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Journey | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ripon Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barlow Park Charter School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Murray Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Ripon
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~156 students)
Frequently asked questions about Murray Park Elementary
How many students attend Murray Park Elementary?
Murray Park Elementary has 156 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ripon, WI. CCD year-over-year: 173 (2022-23) → 152 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murray Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Murray Park Elementary is 11.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Murray Park Elementary?
38.7% of students at Murray Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Murray Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Murray Park Elementary is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Ripon, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Murray Park Elementary?
Murray Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Murray Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ripon?
By Resource Investment Index, Murray Park Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Ripon, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ripon on the city page.
What other schools are in Ripon Area School District?
Besides Murray Park Elementary, Ripon Area School District also operates Ripon High (426 students), Journey (398 students), and Ripon Middle (302 students). See the Ripon Area School District district page for the complete list.