- Enrollment
- 2,835
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Paso, TX
Charles Q Murphree Pk-8
Federal NCES profile for Charles Q Murphree Pk-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481830010644
👥 S:T ratio 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #32 of 129
- schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 87.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 ranks #32 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 held near 880 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.5 → 60.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 481830010644 · El Paso, TX Other · MID · TRAD
846 enr · 14.3:1 · 87.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin H S (2,835 students)
Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 held near 880 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.5 → 60.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin H S
Franklin H S
2,835 students
- Coronado H S
Coronado H S
2,576 students
- Chapin H S
Chapin H S
1,766 students
- El Paso H S
El Paso H S
1,636 students
- Hornedo Middle
Hornedo Middle
1,442 students
- This school 846
Charles Q Murphree Pk-8
846 students
What this shows Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 reports 846 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 compares
Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.5% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 846 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
846
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,931
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.8%
White 5.1%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for El Paso Isd reports $12,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Paso H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hornedo Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles Q Murphree Pk-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,766
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,636
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~846 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles Q Murphree Pk-8
How many students attend Charles Q Murphree Pk-8?
Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 has 846 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 849 (2022-23) → 880 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Q Murphree Pk-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles Q Murphree Pk-8?
87.5% of students at Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles Q Murphree Pk-8?
The largest demographic group at Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 is Hispanic or Latino at 89.8% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles Q Murphree Pk-8?
Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 rank among schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 ranks #32 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in El Paso Isd?
Besides Charles Q Murphree Pk-8, El Paso Isd also operates Franklin H S (2,835 students), Coronado H S (2,576 students), and Chapin H S (1,766 students). See the El Paso Isd district page for the complete list.