Enrollment
296
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oakdale, CT
Dr. Charles E. Murphy School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Charles E. Murphy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090258000492
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Charles E. Murphy School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Oakdale · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Charles E. Murphy School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Charles E. Murphy School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Oakdale, CT.
School address
District: Montville School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090258000492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.5%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr. Charles E. Murphy School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr. Charles E. Murphy School
Dr. Charles E. Murphy School is a mid-sized elementary school in Oakdale, Connecticut, enrolling 296 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.5% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 296 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 179 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #60.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 47/100).
10.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Oakdale's elementary schools, it stands alongside Oakdale School (271 students): Dr. Charles E. Murphy School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.3:1 vs 11.3:1).
Montville School District also operates Leonard J. Tyl Middle School (519 students) and Montville High School (491 students) alongside Dr. Charles E. Murphy School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dr. Charles E. Murphy School compares
Dr. Charles E. Murphy School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▲ 6% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,963
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 69.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 3.4%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Dr. Charles E. Murphy School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montville School District, which includes Dr. Charles E. Murphy School.
$23,963
Per student
+0%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.6%
State 40.1%
Federal 6.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dr. Charles E. Murphy School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard J. Tyl Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mohegan School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakdale School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Charles E. Murphy School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Oakdale
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~296 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. Charles E. Murphy School
How many students attend Dr. Charles E. Murphy School?
Dr. Charles E. Murphy School has 296 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oakdale, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Charles E. Murphy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Charles E. Murphy School is 12.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Charles E. Murphy School?
38.5% of students at Dr. Charles E. Murphy School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Charles E. Murphy School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Charles E. Murphy School is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Oakdale, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Charles E. Murphy School?
Dr. Charles E. Murphy School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr. Charles E. Murphy School rank among public schools in Oakdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Charles E. Murphy School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Oakdale, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oakdale on the city page.
Is Dr. Charles E. Murphy School a good school?
Dr. Charles E. Murphy School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Montville School District?
Besides Dr. Charles E. Murphy School, Montville School District also operates Leonard J. Tyl Middle School (519 students), Montville High School (491 students), and Mohegan School (305 students). See the Montville School District district page for the complete list.
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