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#1074 of 2,105 schools in WI
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Journey
Elementary School · Ripon Area School District
PO Box 991, Ripon, WI 54971
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on WI statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
222
Student-Teacher
13.9:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
222
Student-Teacher
13.9:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Wisconsin schools
#1,074 of 2,105
In Ripon
#5 of 7
public schools
In district
#5 of 7
Ripon Area School District
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Journey
Elementary School in Ripon · grades Pre-K – 2nd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Barlow Park Charter School
0.0 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.
Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning
0.1 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.
About Journey
Journey is a public elementary school in Ripon, WI, part of Ripon Area School District. Journey serves approximately 222 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Journey has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,074 of 2,105 schools in WI.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 6.5 · Average
- District avg 7.9
- WI avg 6.8
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
48.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Journey Compares
See how Journey performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO Box 991, Ripon, WI 54971
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Journey may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Quest Charter School (rated 9.3/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Brandon Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 7.2 miles away, in nearby Brandon), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Green Lake Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 6.2 miles away, in nearby Green Lake), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Ripon, see our Ripon schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 11.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Barlow Park Charter School Ripon | 0.0 mi | 7.2 |
| Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning Ripon | 0.1 mi | 2.7 |
| Ripon High Ripon | 0.6 mi | 5.1 |
| Ripon Middle Ripon | 0.6 mi | 7.9 |
| Murray Park Elementary Ripon | 1.9 mi | 8.6 |
| Quest Charter School Ripon | 1.9 mi | 9.3 |
| Brandon Elementary Brandon | 7.2 mi | 8.9 |
| PEACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Green Lake | 6.0 mi | 5.7 |
| Green Lake Elementary Green Lake | 6.2 mi | 8.9 |
| Green Lake High Green Lake | 6.2 mi | 7.9 |
| Laconia High Rosendale | 8.0 mi | 4.3 |
| Rosendale Primary Rosendale | 8.1 mi | 7.8 |
| Rosendale-Brandon Middle Rosendale | 8.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Rosendale Intermediate Rosendale | 8.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Clay Lamberton Elementary Berlin | 11.3 mi | 7.2 |
| ST JOHN LUTHERAN SCHOOL Berlin | 11.1 mi | 6.0 |
| Berlin Middle Berlin | 11.4 mi | 6.2 |
| Berlin High Berlin | 11.4 mi | 5.6 |
| ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Berlin | 11.2 mi | 7.4 |
| Markesan High Markesan | 11.0 mi | 5.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 54971 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$65,914
Median Home Value
$182,800
Median Rent
$708/mo
Population
10,783
College Educated
26%
Homeownership
70%
Avg Commute
19.5 min
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Median Age
44.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bruce Elementary Bruce, WI | 6.5 |
| HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL Appleton, WI | 6.5 |
| Hawthorn Hills Elementary Wausau, WI | 6.5 |
| Horizon Elementary Plymouth, WI | 6.5 |
| Lincoln Elementary Marshfield, WI | 6.5 |
| Luck Elementary Luck, WI | 6.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Journey
What grades does Journey serve?
Journey serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Journey?
Journey has an enrollment of approximately 222 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Journey?
The student-teacher ratio at Journey is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Journey rank in WI?
Journey ranks #1,074 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Journey's MySchoolScout rating?
Journey has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Journey a charter school?
No, Journey is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Journey a Title I school?
No, Journey is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Journey?
48.2% of students at Journey qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 222
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 48.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Fond du Lac County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (920) 748-1550
Resources & Links
District
Ripon Area School District- District Enrollment
- 1,654
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,493
- District Rank
- #5 of 7
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