Enrollment
151
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Evergreen, CO
King-Murphy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for King-Murphy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080300001332
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
King-Murphy Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Evergreen · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 9.6%
- free-lunch eligible
King-Murphy Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, King-Murphy Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Evergreen, CO.
School address
District: Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080300001332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.6%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How King-Murphy Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at King-Murphy Elementary School
King-Murphy Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Evergreen, Colorado, enrolling 151 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.6% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Colorado average.
Enrollment of 151 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 49 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 also operates Clear Creek High School (182 students) and Carlson Elementary School (144 students) alongside King-Murphy Elementary 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 King-Murphy Elementary School compares
King-Murphy Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.6% | ▼ 75% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
151
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in Colorado - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.6%
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
$18,688
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $16,273
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, King-Murphy Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clear Creek School District No. Re-1, which includes King-Murphy Elementary School.
$18,688
Per student
+15%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.3%
State 17.0%
Federal 7.7%
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 King-Murphy Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carlson Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Community School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to King-Murphy Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~151 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about King-Murphy Elementary School
How many students attend King-Murphy Elementary School?
King-Murphy Elementary School has 151 students enrolled. It is a public school in Evergreen, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King-Murphy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at King-Murphy Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at King-Murphy Elementary School?
9.6% of students at King-Murphy Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of King-Murphy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at King-Murphy Elementary School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Evergreen, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for King-Murphy Elementary School?
King-Murphy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 King-Murphy Elementary School rank among schools in Evergreen?
By Resource Investment Index, King-Murphy Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Evergreen, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Evergreen on the city page.
Is King-Murphy Elementary School a good school?
King-Murphy Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado 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 Clear Creek School District No. Re-1?
Besides King-Murphy Elementary School, Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 also operates Clear Creek High School (182 students), Carlson Elementary School (144 students), and Clear Creek Middle School (79 students). See the Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 district page for the complete list.
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