RITA MURPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.murphy.bismarckschools.org

393 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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."

393

Total Students

26.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RITA MURPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	11
Black	11
Asian	1
Two or More	36
American Indian	31
Pacific Islander	5

White
298 (75.8 %)
Two or More
36 (9.2 %)
American Indian
31 (7.9 %)
Hispanic
11 (2.8 %)
Black
11 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BISMARCK 1
Phone:	(701)323-4190
Website:	http://www.murphy.bismarckschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RITA MURPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RITA MURPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	202	51.4%
Male	191	48.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)