RITA MURPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RITA MURPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the BISMARCK 1 school district, located in Bismarck, ND with about 598 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 35 teachers, RITA MURPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
RITA MURPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Bismarck, North Dakota, serves students from kindergarten through grade five as part of the Bismarck Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, personal growth, and the development of essential social skills. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging a sense of community and civic responsibility.
Beyond its core academic program, Rita Murphy Elementary places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Bismarck community. The school utilizes various resources and extracurricular opportunities to engage students both inside and outside the classroom. With a focus on creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere, the staff works to ensure that every student receives the individualized attention needed to thrive, reflecting the district's broader mission of "empowering every learner to succeed."
For more information, contact RITA MURPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (701) 323-4190 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4190
RITA MURPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Bismarck, ND with about 598 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- BISMARCK 1
- Total Students:
- 598
- Teachers:
- 35.45
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 598 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RITA MURPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 87.8%
- Two or more races
- 5.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 3.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.8%
- Male
- 48.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.