- Enrollment
- 1,419
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bismarck, ND
Rita Murphy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rita Murphy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 380001400056
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rita Murphy Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of North Dakota schools.
- #5 of 19
- elementary schools in Bismarck · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rita Murphy Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rita Murphy Elementary School ranks #5 of 19 elementary schools in Bismarck, ND.
School address
District: Bismarck 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380001400056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Rita Murphy Elementary School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 380001400056 · Bismarck, ND Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 14.1:1 · 27.2% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy High School (1,419 students)
Rita Murphy Elementary School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Rita Murphy Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy High Sc
Legacy High School
1,419 students
- Century High S
Century High School
1,406 students
- Bismarck High
Bismarck High School
1,367 students
- Horizon Middle
Horizon Middle School
1,124 students
- Simle Middle S
Simle Middle School
1,053 students
- This school 367
Rita Murphy Elementary School
367 students
What this shows Rita Murphy Elementary School reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rita Murphy Elementary School compares
Rita Murphy Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 4% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 76% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,558
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.5%
Two or More 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.0%
African American 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Rita Murphy Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bismarck 1 reports $14,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rita Murphy Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bismarck High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Simle Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rita Murphy Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,406
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,124
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Bismarck
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Victor Solheim Elementary School
Standard public school
588 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Elk Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
510 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Robert Place Miller Elementary School
Standard public school
485 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
470 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Sunrise Elementary School
Standard public school
445 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Northridge Elementary School
Standard public school
410 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rita Murphy Elementary School
How many students attend Rita Murphy Elementary School?
Rita Murphy Elementary School has 367 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bismarck, ND. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rita Murphy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rita Murphy Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rita Murphy Elementary School?
27.2% of students at Rita Murphy Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rita Murphy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rita Murphy Elementary School is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Bismarck, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rita Murphy Elementary School?
Rita Murphy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Rita Murphy Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bismarck?
By Resource Investment Index, Rita Murphy Elementary School ranks #5 of 19 elementary schools in Bismarck, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bismarck on the city page.
What other schools are in Bismarck 1?
Besides Rita Murphy Elementary School, Bismarck 1 also operates Legacy High School (1,419 students), Century High School (1,406 students), and Bismarck High School (1,367 students). See the Bismarck 1 district page for the complete list.