Enrollment
394
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kenneth Murphy School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kenneth Murphy School
Kenneth Murphy School is a mid-sized elementary school in Beach Park, Illinois, enrolling 394 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 394 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Beach Park's elementary schools, it stands alongside Howe Elementary School (318 students): Kenneth Murphy School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.4:1 vs 12.2:1).
Beach Park Ccsd 3 also operates Beach Park Middle School (715 students) and Howe Elementary School (318 students) alongside Kenneth 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 Kenneth Murphy School compares
Kenneth Murphy School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,621
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beach Park Ccsd 3, which includes Kenneth Murphy School.
$17,621
Per student
+3%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.7%
State 45.1%
Federal 10.2%
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 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
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~394 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Beach Park on the city page.
Is Kenneth Murphy School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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