Rita Murphy Elementary School

Public K-5

611 N 31st St
Bismarck, ND 58501

(701) 323-4190

District: Bismarck 1

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,336

Students who attend Rita Murphy Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Simle Middle School
High:	Legacy High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 393

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.8%

Two or more races:

9.2%

American Indian:

7.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rita Murphy Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.34. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.8%), two or more races (9.2%), American Indian (7.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rita Murphy Elementary School is 14.6. 10 elementary schools in the Bismarck 1 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Rita Murphy Elementary School employs 26.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rita Murphy Elementary School is $12,336. 12 elementary schools in the Bismarck 1 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Rita Murphy Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bismarck 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Bismarck 1 9^th of 20 North Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rita Murphy Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Rita Murphy Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ND State Percentile
2012	61.17	81^st	195	58.5%
2013	48.28	141^st	217	35.0%
2014	41.16	164^th	217	24.4%
2015	36.51	131^st	194	32.5%
2016	40.64	136^th	207	34.3%
2017	29.99	158^th	202	21.8%
2018	34.62	35^th	46	23.9%
2019	34.12	31^st	42	26.2%
2021	46.69	24^th	39	38.5%
2022	51.34	27^th	47	42.6%

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Rank History for White students at Rita Murphy Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ND State Percentile
2018	31.40	17^th	22	22.7%
2019	22.93	19^th	22	13.6%
2021	33.91	15^th	17	11.8%
2022	46.34	16^th	23	30.4%

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Data source: test scores: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, January 4, 2019

Murphy's teachers and staff are caring and compassionate. I couldn't ask for a better environment for my children to grow. They are truly a wonderful group of individuals. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Rita Murphy Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	493	0	1	3	10	n/a	n/a	507
1989	489	0	1	1	5	n/a	n/a	496
1990	490	0	0	0	8	n/a	n/a	498
1991	452	0	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	456
1992	451	0	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	456
1993	444	0	2	0	8	n/a	n/a	454
1994	418	3	2	0	10	n/a	n/a	433
1995	407	0	2	0	6	n/a	n/a	415
1996	407	0	2	0	6	n/a	n/a	415
1997	394	0	3	0	15	n/a	n/a	412
1998	440	0	0	0	12	n/a	n/a	452
1999	465	0	0	1	9	n/a	n/a	475
2000	478	0	0	1	13	n/a	n/a	492
2001	466	0	0	0	6	n/a	n/a	472
2002	481	0	0	0	8	n/a	n/a	489
2003	481	0	0	0	8	n/a	n/a	489
2004	507	1	2	1	11	n/a	n/a	522
2005	552	2	1	1	11	n/a	n/a	567
2006	606	3	0	1	5	n/a	n/a	615
2007	643	1	1	6	10	n/a	n/a	661
2008	658	2	1	5	18	n/a	n/a	684
2009	680	3	0	3	20	n/a	n/a	706
2010	691	6	1	4	28	n/a	n/a	730
2011	472	3	0	0	14	0	7	496
2012	499	5	2	7	19	0	13	545
2013	531	4	2	9	23	0	21	590
2014	398	1	2	9	20	0	15	445
2015	424	1	2	6	17	0	16	466
2016	411	5	2	7	19	3	20	467
2017	492	11	0	14	21	3	28	569
2018	525	6	1	10	23	0	33	598
2019	537	9	1	12	26	1	26	612
2020	517	8	0	9	30	3	33	600
2021	478	3	1	11	28	3	29	553
2022	481	8	0	16	31	4	34	574
2023	298	11	1	11	31	5	36	393

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rita Murphy Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	507	18.0	28.1	n/a
1989	496	20.0	24.8	n/a
1990	498	20.5	24.2	n/a
1991	456	17.5	26.0	n/a
1992	456	18.0	25.3	8.8
1993	454	22.2	20.5	11.9
1994	433	22.5	19.2	11.3
1995	415	23.7	17.5	11.3
1996	415	23.7	17.5	11.3
1997	412	22.4	18.4	7
1998	452	23.2	19.5	7.1
1999	475	25.7	18.5	8.2
2000	492	27.6	17.8	13.8
2001	472	27.1	17.4	14
2002	489	28.0	17.5	11
2003	489	28.0	17.5	11
2004	522	30.0	17.4	8.6
2005	567	31.0	18.3	9.9
2006	615	34.3	17.9	10.4
2007	661	39.3	16.8	12.7
2008	684	43.7	15.7	15.4
2009	706	45.4	15.6	13.3
2010	730	46.5	15.7	14.7
2011	496	33.0	14.9	10.9
2012	545	32.9	16.5	13.4
2013	590	35.5	16.6	15.4
2014	445	29.0	15.3	16.6
2015	466	31.0	15.0	11.6
2016	467	28.0	16.6	13.3
2017	569	34.7	16.3	19.3
2018	598	35.4	16.8	19.9
2019	612	36.4	16.7	20.1
2020	600	36.4	16.4	20
2021	553	38.8	14.2	14.5
2022	574	39.8	14.4	13.4
2023	393	26.8	14.6	32.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rita Murphy Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	507	18.0	28.1	n/a
1989	496	20.0	24.8	n/a
1990	498	20.5	24.2	n/a
1991	456	17.5	26.0	n/a
1992	456	18.0	25.3	8.8
1993	454	22.2	20.5	11.9
1994	433	22.5	19.2	11.3
1995	415	23.7	17.5	11.3
1996	415	23.7	17.5	11.3
1997	412	22.4	18.4	7
1998	452	23.2	19.5	7.1
1999	475	25.7	18.5	8.2
2000	492	27.6	17.8	13.8
2001	472	27.1	17.4	14
2002	489	28.0	17.5	11
2003	489	28.0	17.5	11
2004	522	30.0	17.4	8.6
2005	567	31.0	18.3	9.9
2006	615	34.3	17.9	10.4
2007	661	39.3	16.8	12.7
2008	684	43.7	15.7	15.4
2009	706	45.4	15.6	13.3
2010	730	46.5	15.7	14.7
2011	496	33.0	14.9	10.9
2012	545	32.9	16.5	13.4
2013	590	35.5	16.6	15.4
2014	445	29.0	15.3	16.6
2015	466	31.0	15.0	11.6
2016	467	28.0	16.6	13.3
2017	569	34.7	16.3	19.3
2018	598	35.4	16.8	19.9
2019	612	36.4	16.7	20.1
2020	600	36.4	16.4	20
2021	553	38.8	14.2	14.5
2022	574	39.8	14.4	13.4
2023	393	26.8	14.6	32.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rita Murphy Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$433 (4.3%)	$9,700 (95.7%)	$10,134
2020	$527 (4.8%)	$10,450 (95.2%)	$10,977
2021	$1,165 (9.6%)	$10,914 (90.4%)	$12,079
2022	$1,405 (11.4%)	$10,931 (88.6%)	$12,336

Data source: North Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rita Murphy Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
Ranks 31^st of 42 Elementary schools	Ranks 27^th of 47 Elementary schools	16.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
All Grades Mathematics (Rita Murphy Elementary School)	45	48	3%
All Grades Mathematics (Bismarck 1)	47	44	3%
All Grades Mathematics (North Dakota)	45	39	6%
All Grades Reading (Rita Murphy Elementary School)	42	39	3%
All Grades Reading (Bismarck 1)	48	45	3%
All Grades Reading (North Dakota)	47	44	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	612	393	35.8%
African American	9	11	22.2%
American Indian	26	31	19.2%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	12	11	8.3%
Pacific Islander	1	5	400%
White	537	298	44.5%
Two or More Races	26	36	38.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.1%	32.3%	12.2%

Schools Near Rita Murphy Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NDSA Mathematics (2024)	NDSA Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NDSA Mathematics All Grades	NDSA Reading All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rita Murphy Elementary School	Public	K-5	611 N 31st St	Bismarck	58501	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 323-4190	393	27	14.6	32.3%	298 (75.8%)	11 (2.8%)	11 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (7.9%)	5 (1.3%)	36 (9.2%)								(n/a)			$12,336	$1,405	$10,931
Pioneer Elementary School	Public	K-5	1400 Braman Ave	Bismarck	58501	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 323-4220	213	19	11.3	65.7%	146 (68.5%)	6 (2.8%)	17 (8.0%)	2 (0.9%)	18 (8.5%)	2 (0.9%)	22 (10.3%)								(n/a)			$15,700	$3,139	$12,561
Robert Place Miller Elementary School	Public	K-5	1989 N 20th St	Bismarck	58501	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 323-4170	479	34	14.1	35.9%	300 (62.6%)	43 (9.0%)	33 (6.9%)	5 (1.0%)	45 (9.4%)	4 (0.8%)	49 (10.2%)	31.6	38^th of 50 public elementary schools	24.0%		45.9	27^th of 48 public elementary schools	43.8%	11	41.0	40.0	$14,057	$2,496	$11,561
Jeannette Myhre Elementary School	Public	K-5	919 S 12th St	Bismarck	58504	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 323-4200	254	27	9.5	64.6%	110 (43.3%)	13 (5.1%)	35 (13.8%)	3 (1.2%)	55 (21.7%)	4 (1.6%)	34 (13.4%)								(n/a)			$17,464	$3,487	$13,977
Will-Moore Elementary School	Public	K-5	400 E Ave E	Bismarck	58501	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 323-4270	207	21	9.8	65.2%	100 (48.3%)	6 (2.9%)	30 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (16.4%)	1 (0.5%)	36 (17.4%)								(n/a)			$17,134	$3,622	$13,512
Northridge Elementary School	Public	K-5	1727 N 3rd St	Bismarck	58501	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 323-4210	425	36	11.6	30.8%	290 (68.2%)	19 (4.5%)	18 (4.2%)	11 (2.6%)	29 (6.8%)	6 (1.4%)	52 (12.2%)								(n/a)			$14,390	$2,479	$11,911
Dorothy Moses Elementary School	Public	K-5	1312 Columbia Dr	Bismarck	58504	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 323-4180	371	25	14.6	65.8%	184 (49.6%)	27 (7.3%)	40 (10.8%)	2 (0.5%)	65 (17.5%)	17 (4.6%)	36 (9.7%)								(n/a)			$15,875	$3,234	$12,641
Bismarck Elementary Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	K-5	806 N Washington St	Bismarck	58501	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(701) 323-4101	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)			$3,644	$1,960	$1,684
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	K-5	613 W Avenue B	Bismarck	58501	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 323-4240	121	9	13.9	31.4%	95 (78.5%)	3 (2.5%)	10 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.1%)	1 (0.8%)	7 (5.8%)								(n/a)			$18,574	$2,980	$15,595
Sunrise Elementary School	Public	K-5	3800 Nickerson Ave	Bismarck	58503	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 323-4300	490	32	15.2	13.7%	415 (84.7%)	10 (2.0%)	12 (2.4%)	3 (0.6%)	19 (3.9%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (5.9%)	61.2	23^rd of 50 public elementary schools	54.0%		75.8	13^th of 48 public elementary schools	72.9%	10	55.0	46.0	$11,759	$1,390	$10,369

Frequently Asked Questions about Rita Murphy Elementary School

How many students attend Rita Murphy Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 393 students attended Rita Murphy Elementary School.

What district is Rita Murphy Elementary School in?

Bismarck 1

What is the racial makeup of Rita Murphy Elementary School?

Students at Rita Murphy Elementary School are 76% White, 9% Two or more races, 8% American Indian, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic, 1% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Rita Murphy Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Rita Murphy Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Simle Middle School
High : Legacy High School

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