- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Dr. Charles E. Murphy School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 090258000492 · Oakdale, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 12.3:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Leonard J. Tyl Middle School (519 students)
Dr. Charles E. Murphy School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Dr. Charles E. Murphy School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leonard J. Tyl
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School
519 students
- Montville High
Montville High School
491 students
- Mohegan School
Mohegan School
305 students
- This school
Dr. Charles E. Murphy School
296 students
- Oakdale School
Oakdale School
271 students
What this shows Dr. Charles E. Murphy School reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Charles E. Murphy School compares
Dr. Charles E. Murphy School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$23,946
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
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.
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
District finance for Montville School District reports $23,946 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~296 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.