Murray Park Elementary

www.ripon.k12.wi.us

173 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Murray Park Elementary is a public school located in Ripon, Wisconsin, serving students within the Ripon Area School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes core academic fundamentals while encouraging social and emotional growth. By prioritizing small-group instruction and student-centered activities, the faculty aims to meet the diverse needs of its elementary-aged population, preparing them for future success in their middle and high school years.

The school is deeply integrated into the Ripon community, maintaining a close partnership with local families to ensure a collaborative educational experience. Through the district’s broader resources and a focus on community values, Murray Park Elementary provides a safe, nurturing space that emphasizes inclusivity and personal development. Families interested in learning more about the school’s curriculum, upcoming events, or district-wide policies can find comprehensive information on their official website at http://www.ripon.k12.wi.us.

173

Total Students

14.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Murray Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	20
Black	2
Two or More	6

White
145 (83.8 %)
Hispanic
20 (11.6 %)
Two or More
6 (3.5 %)
Black
2 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ripon Area School District
Phone:	(920)748-4695
Website:	http://www.ripon.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	173
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 61