Very Good
#815 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 39% in state
Based on limited data
Barlow Park Charter School
Elementary School · Ripon Area School District · Ripon, WI
A Ripon Area School District charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
PO Box 991, Ripon, WI 54971
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on WI statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Barlow Park Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated827/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ripon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,914
Median home value
$182,800
Median rent
$708/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54971; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JourneyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–2 | 0.0 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Odyssey Academy of Virtual LearningCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.7 | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 224 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Ripon Area School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,493NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barlow Park Charter School is listed in Ripon Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barlow Park Charter School
Barlow Park Charter School is a public elementary school in Ripon, WI, part of Ripon Area School District, serving approximately 157 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #815 of 2,105 schools in WI. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barlow Park Charter School
What grades does Barlow Park Charter School serve?
Barlow Park Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Barlow Park Charter School?
Barlow Park Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barlow Park Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barlow Park Charter School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barlow Park Charter School rank in WI?
Barlow Park Charter School ranks #815 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Barlow Park Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barlow Park Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Barlow Park Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Barlow Park Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Barlow Park Charter School a Title I school?
No, Barlow Park Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barlow Park Charter School?
45.9% of students at Barlow Park Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 157
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Fond du Lac County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (920) 748-1550
- Area population (ZIP 54971)
- 10,783
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 54971; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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