- Enrollment
- 2,224
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stamford, CT
K. T. Murphy School
Federal NCES profile for K. T. Murphy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090432000859
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
K. T. Murphy School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools.
- #13 of 13
- elementary schools in Stamford · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
K. T. Murphy School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, K. T. Murphy School ranks #13 of 13 elementary schools in Stamford, CT.
School address
District: Stamford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090432000859 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
K. T. Murphy School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 090432000859 · Stamford, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 10.5:1 · 49.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Westhill High School (2,224 students)
K. T. Murphy School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
K. T. Murphy School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westhill High
Westhill High School
2,224 students
- Stamford High
Stamford High School
2,102 students
- Strawberry Hil 799
Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International
799 students
- Rogers Interna 780
Rogers International School
780 students
- Rippowam Middl 704
Rippowam Middle School
704 students
- This school 390
K. T. Murphy School
390 students
What this shows K. T. Murphy School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How K. T. Murphy School compares
K. T. 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▲ 35% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 28% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,199
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.1%
White 13.3%
African American 11.8%
Asian 8.2%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, K. T. Murphy School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Stamford School District reports $25,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How K. T. Murphy School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westhill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stamford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers International School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rippowam Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to K. T. Murphy School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,102
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Stamford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International
Standard public school
799 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Rogers International School
Standard public school
780 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Davenport Ridge School
Standard public school
673 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Westover School
Standard public school
624 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Stillmeadow School
Standard public school
587 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Newfield School
Standard public school
575 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about K. T. Murphy School
How many students attend K. T. Murphy School?
K. T. Murphy School has 390 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stamford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at K. T. Murphy School?
The student-teacher ratio at K. T. Murphy School is 10.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 33% 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 K. T. Murphy School?
49.2% of students at K. T. Murphy School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of K. T. Murphy School?
The largest demographic group at K. T. Murphy School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment, in Stamford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for K. T. Murphy School?
K. T. Murphy School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 K. T. Murphy School rank among elementary schools in Stamford?
By Resource Investment Index, K. T. Murphy School ranks #13 of 13 elementary schools in Stamford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Stamford on the city page.
What other schools are in Stamford School District?
Besides K. T. Murphy School, Stamford School District also operates Westhill High School (2,224 students), Stamford High School (2,102 students), and Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International (799 students). See the Stamford School District district page for the complete list.