Quest Charter School

Summary:

Quest Charter School is an exceptional elementary school located in Ripon, Wisconsin, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 139 students. This school is part of the Ripon Area School District, which is ranked 152 out of 428 districts in the state.

Quest Charter School has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Wisconsin, with rankings ranging from 5th to 91st out of over 1,000 schools in the state over the past decade. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the majority of this period, and its students consistently outperform their peers in the Ripon Area School District and the state of Wisconsin on the Forward Exam, a standardized test measuring proficiency in core subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 75% of Quest Charter School's 5th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 59.09% in the Ripon Area School District and 53.75% statewide.

Despite serving a diverse student population, including a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds compared to the state average, Quest Charter School has been able to achieve exceptional academic outcomes for all its students, ranking in the top 50 schools in Wisconsin for subgroups such as female students, male students, white students, special education students, and students from low-income families. The school's success could serve as a model for other schools, particularly those serving similar student populations, to emulate its effective teaching practices and strategies for supporting student achievement.

Detail:

Public, Charter 3-5

64 Sunset Ave
Ripon, WI 54971

(920) 748-4695

District: Ripon Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
66^th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,236

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 139

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.8%

Hispanic:

8.6%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Quest Charter School ranks better than 93.8% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.9. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Quest Charter School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Ripon Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (87.8%), Hispanic (8.6%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Ripon Area School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Quest Charter School is 13.3. 2 elementary schools in the Ripon Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Quest Charter School is $10,236. 2 elementary schools in the Ripon Area School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Quest Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Quest Charter School 66^th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Quest Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Ripon Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ripon Area School District 152^nd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Quest Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Quest Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2013	79.45	125^th	1053	88.1%
2014	89.38	29^th	1061	97.3%
2015	92.47	5^th	1076	99.5%
2016	96.01	5^th	1075	99.5%
2017	95.00	10^th	1071	99.1%
2018	90.42	36^th	1025	96.5%
2019	93.87	10^th	1037	99.0%
2021	89.61	54^th	1050	94.9%
2022	86.17	91^st	1067	91.5%
2023	88.96	53^rd	1067	95.0%
2024	86.90	66^th	1061	93.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Quest Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2021	81.00	64^th	746	91.4%
2023	99.38	1^st	770	99.9%
2024	77.76	108^th	790	86.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Quest Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	85.09	48^th	854	94.4%
2019	96.54	7^th	874	99.2%
2021	76.44	109^th	847	87.1%
2022	92.42	14^th	859	98.4%
2023	82.69	59^th	871	93.2%
2024	86.54	41^st	866	95.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Quest Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	88.87	31^st	997	96.9%
2019	92.30	16^th	1002	98.4%
2021	82.94	112^th	1004	88.8%
2022	81.79	119^th	1017	88.3%
2023	84.77	90^th	1010	91.1%
2024	85.57	65^th	1011	93.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Quest Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	88.49	44^th	997	95.6%
2019	92.75	18^th	1002	98.2%
2021	90.92	35^th	1003	96.5%
2022	88.03	48^th	1017	95.3%
2023	90.46	33^rd	1011	96.7%
2024	85.19	79^th	1012	92.2%

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Rank History for White students at Quest Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2019	95.80	9^th	718	98.7%
2021	86.67	41^st	699	94.1%
2024	83.26	68^th	727	90.6%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin 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: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Quest Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	146	3	1	19	2	0	171
2012	167	2	3	10	0	1	183
2013	165	2	3	10	0	1	181
2014	141	0	0	2	0	3	146
2015	136	0	0	5	0	1	142
2016	134	0	0	7	0	1	142
2017	135	0	0	9	0	2	146
2018	128	0	2	10	0	5	145
2019	124	0	3	10	0	5	142
2020	120	0	3	19	0	8	150
2021	120	0	1	20	0	5	146
2022	124	0	0	17	0	5	146
2023	122	1	0	12	0	4	139

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 Quest Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	171	8.6	19.7	28.1
2012	183	8.7	20.8	29
2013	181	8.9	20.2	27.6
2014	146	8.4	17.3	18.5
2015	142	n/a	n/a	23.9
2016	142	8.0	17.7	28.2
2017	146	8.2	17.6	28.1
2018	145	8.8	16.4	26.2
2019	142	8.1	17.3	33.1
2020	150	9.7	15.4	30
2021	146	9.4	15.4	28.1
2022	146	11.1	13.1	19.2
2023	139	10.3	13.3	34.5

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 Quest Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	171	8.6	19.7	28.1
2012	183	8.7	20.8	29
2013	181	8.9	20.2	27.6
2014	146	8.4	17.3	18.5
2015	142	n/a	n/a	23.9
2016	142	8.0	17.7	28.2
2017	146	8.2	17.6	28.1
2018	145	8.8	16.4	26.2
2019	142	8.1	17.3	33.1
2020	150	9.7	15.4	30
2021	146	9.4	15.4	28.1
2022	146	11.1	13.1	19.2
2023	139	10.3	13.3	34.5

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 Quest Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$171 (1.6%)	$10,676 (98.4%)	$10,847
2020	$290 (2.5%)	$11,247 (97.5%)	$11,537
2021	$194 (1.9%)	$10,042 (98.1%)	$10,236

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Quest Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 10^th of 1037 Elementary schools	Ranks 53^rd of 1067 Elementary schools	4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Quest Charter School)	85.1	72.7	12.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ripon Area School District)	63.6	57.1	6.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	39.5	37.9	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Quest Charter School)	95.7	83.6	12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ripon Area School District)	73.9	63.9	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	50.5	48.8	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Quest Charter School)	74.4	77.5	3.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ripon Area School District)	67	52.2	14.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	43.9	45.8	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Quest Charter School)	83.7	87.5	3.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ripon Area School District)	73.6	61.1	12.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	46.2	46.5	0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Quest Charter School)	76.7	92.5	15.8%
4th Grade Social Studies (Ripon Area School District)	76.4	73.5	3%
4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	53.4	59.7	6.4%
4th Grade Science (Quest Charter School)	86.1	92.5	6.4%
4th Grade Science (Ripon Area School District)	82.1	62	20.1%
4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	53.9	52.1	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Quest Charter School)	65.4	42.1	23.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ripon Area School District)	59.6	47	12.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	40.9	39.2	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Quest Charter School)	73.1	55.3	17.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ripon Area School District)	73.7	60.9	12.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	47.8	48.4	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	142	139	2.1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	10	12	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	124	122	1.6%
Two or More Races	5	4	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.1%	34.5%	1.4%

Schools Near Quest Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)				Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)				Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)	Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	Forward Exam English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Murray Park Elementary	Public	3-5	64 Sunset Ave	Ripon	54971	Fond du Lac County	Ripon Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 748-4695	173	15	11.7	46.8%	145 (83.8%)	2 (1.2%)	20 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.5%)	47	653^rd of 1061 public elementary schools	38.5%		60.4	452^nd of 1067 public elementary schools	57.6%	201	58.3	43.4	49.1		58.3	49.1	56.1		56.6	47.2	$13,613	$612	$13,001
Quest Charter School	Public, Charter	3-5	64 Sunset Ave	Ripon	54971	Fond du Lac County	Ripon Area School District	Yes	No	No	No	(920) 748-4695	139	10	13.3	34.5%	122 (87.8%)	1 (0.7%)	12 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)	86.9	66^th of 1061 public elementary schools	93.8%		89	53^rd of 1067 public elementary schools	95.0%	13	69.1	73.3	75.0		72.7	85.0	75.0		88.3	86.7	$10,236	$194	$10,042
Journey	Public	PK, KG-2	100 Ringstad Dr	Ripon	54971	Fond du Lac County	Ripon Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 748-1550	198	14	14.4	45.5%	159 (80.3%)	6 (3.0%)	24 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.5%)								(n/a)											$9,968	$194	$9,774
Barlow Park Charter School	Public, Charter	K-2	100 Ringstad Dr	Ripon	54971	Fond du Lac County	Ripon Area School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(920) 748-1550	169	14	11.9	39.6%	145 (85.8%)	1 (0.6%)	14 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (4.7%)								(n/a)											$11,943	$1,479	$10,463
Green Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	612 Mill St	Green Lake	54941	Green Lake County	Green Lake School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(920) 294-6411	152	13	11.9	42.1%	138 (90.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.3%)	81.4	143^rd of 1061 public elementary schools	86.5%		60.1	457^th of 1067 public elementary schools	57.2%	314	60.9	77.8	46.2	76.2	69.6	72.2	76.9	81.0	94.4	88.9	$13,774	$511	$13,262
Rosendale Primary	Public	PK, KG-3	300 W Wisconsin St	Rosendale	54974	Fond du Lac County	Rosendale-Brandon School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 872-2151	217	11	18.9	19.8%	202 (93.1%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (5.1%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)	67.5				65.0						$11,397	$349	$11,048
Rosendale Intermediate	Public	4-5	200 S Main St	Rosendale	54974	Fond du Lac County	Rosendale-Brandon School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 872-2126	82	5	15.6	17.1%	77 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	46.5	663^rd of 1061 public elementary schools	37.5%		49.7	608^th of 1067 public elementary schools	43.0%	55		51.2	51.4			53.7	48.6		56.1	48.8	$9,395	$436	$8,959
Brandon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 W Bowen St	Brandon	53919	Fond du Lac County	Rosendale-Brandon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 346-2915	108	9	11.6	15.7%	99 (91.7%)	1 (0.9%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	3 (2.8%)	86	74^th of 1061 public elementary schools	93.0%		84.9	101^st of 1067 public elementary schools	90.5%	27	50.0	83.3	86.7		60.0	88.9	86.7		94.4	72.2	$13,340	$622	$12,718
Clay Lamberton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	259 E Marquette St	Berlin	54923	Green Lake County	Berlin Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 361-2442	564	42	13.3	52.1%	418 (74.1%)	2 (0.4%)	94 (16.7%)	9 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	39 (6.9%)	40	726^th of 1061 public elementary schools	31.6%		54.4	550^th of 1067 public elementary schools	48.5%	176	44.3	41.8	43.3		46.8	57.6	50.0		53.7	45.5	$12,246	$986	$11,260
Markesan Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	200 S Margaret St	Markesan	53946	Green Lake County	Markesan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 398-2373	193	16	11.9	47.2%	169 (87.6%)	5 (2.6%)	16 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)								(n/a)											$13,639	$1,844	$11,794

Frequently Asked Questions about Quest Charter School

Is Quest Charter School a good school?

Yes. Quest Charter School ranks in the top 6.2% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

What district is Quest Charter School in?

Ripon Area School District

What is the racial makeup of Quest Charter School?

Students at Quest Charter School are 88% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Quest Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 139 students attended Quest Charter School.

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