- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beach Park, IL
Kenneth Murphy School
Federal NCES profile for Kenneth Murphy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170001000022
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenneth Murphy School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Beach Park · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 394
- students enrolled
Kenneth Murphy School has class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenneth Murphy School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Beach Park, IL.
School address
District: Beach Park Ccsd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 170001000022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Kenneth Murphy School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 170001000022 · Beach Park, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 16.4:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Beach Park Middle School (715 students)
Kenneth Murphy School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Kenneth Murphy School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beach Park Mid
Beach Park Middle School
715 students
- This school
Kenneth Murphy School
394 students
- Howe Elementar
Howe Elementary School
318 students
- Oak Crest Scho
Oak Crest School
308 students
- Newport Elem S 261
Newport Elem School
261 students
What this shows Kenneth Murphy School reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kenneth Murphy School compares
Kenneth Murphy School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Illinois - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$18,229
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.9%
African American 22.8%
White 12.2%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Kenneth Murphy School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beach Park Ccsd 3 reports $18,229 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kenneth Murphy School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Park Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howe Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Crest School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newport Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenneth Murphy School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Beach Park
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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kenneth Murphy School
How many students attend Kenneth Murphy School?
Kenneth Murphy School has 394 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beach Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenneth Murphy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenneth Murphy School is 16.4:1, which is 17% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenneth Murphy School?
The largest demographic group at Kenneth Murphy School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.9% of enrollment, in Beach Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenneth Murphy School?
Kenneth Murphy School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Kenneth Murphy School rank among public schools in Beach Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenneth Murphy School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Beach Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Beach Park Ccsd 3?
Besides Kenneth Murphy School, Beach Park Ccsd 3 also operates Beach Park Middle School (715 students), Howe Elementary School (318 students), and Oak Crest School (308 students). See the Beach Park Ccsd 3 district page for the complete list.