Enrollment
398
Elementary
DISTRICT 217 · STATE 323
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RIPON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 551302002978
Barlow Park Elementary School
1120 Metomen St, Ripon, WI 54971 · (920) 748-1550 · Fond du Lac County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL398 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.4:1 · STATE 14.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
45%
178 students
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 106 | 27% |
| Kindergarten | 98 | 25% |
| Grade 1 | 95 | 24% |
| Grade 2 | 99 | 25% |
Student demographics
36%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 54% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barlow Park Elementary School this school | 398 | 44.7% | N/A |
| Mayville Elementary Mayville | 388 | 45.1% | 52.9% |
| Horicon Elementary School Horicon | 372 | 46.5% | 72.8% |
| Muir Elementary Portage | 439 | 47.6% | 43.6% |
| Chilton Elementary Chilton | 375 | 42.7% | 58.6% |
| Van Buren Elementary Janesville | 408 | 47.1% | 65.2% |
Matched among Wisconsin elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Barlow Park Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Wisconsin | In Fond du Lac County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 398 | #353 of 1,157 | #3 of 23 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.1:1 | #437 of 901 | #10 of 17 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 36.1% | #485 of 901 | #11 of 17 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 44.7% | #504 of 1,064 | #12 of 20 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
398
+256 (+180%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
was 15.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 398 | 30.4 | 13.1:1 | 45% (178) |
| 2023-24 | 222 | 16 | 13.9:1 | 48% (107) |
| 2022-23 | 198 | 13.7 | 14.5:1 | 45% (90) |
| 2020-21 | 142 | 9 | 15.8:1 | 33% (47) |
| 2017-18 | 131 | 8.6 | 15.3:1 | 28% (37) |
| 2015-16 | 123 | 8 | 15.4:1 | 34% (42) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Barlow Park Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 204% (131 to 398); teachers up 255% (8.6 to 30.4).
About Barlow Park Elementary School
Located in Ripon, Wisconsin, Barlow Park Elementary School is a medium-sized elementary school. The school serves 398 students in pre-K through 2 in 2024-25. An average school in this group (elementary schools in Wisconsin) has about 323 students.
Besides Barlow Park Elementary School, Ripon Area School District runs 6 other schools. The district enrolls 1,862 students.
At 78%, White students outnumber all other groups at Barlow Park Elementary School combined. The school is also 15% Hispanic and 6% multiracial. The White share of the county population is higher, at 88%. Barlow Park Elementary School has a diversity index of 36%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The school reports 30.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to about 13.1 students per teacher. For comparison, elementary schools in Wisconsin average 14.7:1. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility covers 45% of students.
According to the American Community Survey, in Fond du Lac County, median household income is about $74,275, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 42 public schools operate in Fond du Lac County, serving about 13,230 students.
Barlow Park Charter School is the closest public school, less than a tenth of a mile away in a straight line. Barlow Park Elementary School is one of several public schools in the area, with 6 others within five miles.
Federal records code the school's setting as Town: Distant.
Barlow Park Elementary School enrolled 142 in 2020-21 and 398 in 2024-25. Changes in grade configuration can produce shifts of this size. The school's ratio fell from 15.8:1 to 13.1:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
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Fond du Lac County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
104,137
Census ACS
Median income
$74,275
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
42
13,230 students
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Related schools
Other schools in Ripon Area School District
- Ripon HighHigh · 426 students
- Ripon MiddleMiddle · 302 students
- Odyssey Academy of Virtual LearningCombined · 266 students
- Barlow Park Charter SchoolElementary · 157 students
- Quest Charter SchoolElementary · 157 students
- Murray Park ElementaryElementary · 156 students
Other schools in Ripon
- Ripon HighHigh · 426 students
- Ripon MiddleMiddle · 302 students
- Odyssey Academy of Virtual LearningCombined · 266 students
- Barlow Park Charter SchoolElementary · 157 students
- Quest Charter SchoolElementary · 157 students
- Murray Park ElementaryElementary · 156 students
Nearby schools
- Barlow Park Charter School0.0 mi · 157
- Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning0.1 mi · 266
- Ripon High0.6 mi · 426
- Ripon Middle0.6 mi · 302
- Quest Charter School1.9 mi · 157
- Murray Park Elementary1.9 mi · 156
Frequently asked questions
About Barlow Park Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Barlow Park Elementary School?
Barlow Park Elementary School enrolls approximately 398 students in grades PK-02.
Is Barlow Park Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Barlow Park Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barlow Park Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Barlow Park Elementary School is approximately 13.1:1 (30 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Barlow Park Elementary School?
At Barlow Park Elementary School, the student body is approximately 78% White, 15% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is Barlow Park Elementary School in?
Barlow Park Elementary School is part of Ripon Area School District.
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