- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Murphy, NC
Martins Creek Elementary/Mid
Federal NCES profile for Martins Creek Elementary/Mid, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370078000321
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martins Creek Elementary/Mid earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Murphy · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 98.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Martins Creek Elementary/Mid has class sizes smaller than 95% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martins Creek Elementary/Mid ranks #1 of 5 schools in Murphy, NC.
School address
District: Cherokee County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370078000321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Martins Creek Elementary/Mid held near 190 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.3 → 13.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 370078000321 · Murphy, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
137 enr · 9.8:1 · 98.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Murphy Elementary (467 students)
Martins Creek Elementary/Mid held near 190 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.3 → 13.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Martins Creek Elementary/Mid in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Murphy Element
Murphy Elementary
467 students
- Murphy High
Murphy High
424 students
- Murphy Middle
Murphy Middle
353 students
- Andrews Elemen
Andrews Elementary
330 students
- Ranger Element
Ranger Elementary/Middle
264 students
- This school 137
Martins Creek Elementary/Mid
137 students
What this shows Martins Creek Elementary/Mid reports 137 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martins Creek Elementary/Mid compares
Martins Creek Elementary/Mid held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 38% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.4% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 5% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.9%
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
$14,303
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 137 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Martins Creek Elementary/Mid is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherokee County Schools reports $14,303 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martins Creek Elementary/Mid Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Murphy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Murphy Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andrews Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ranger Elementary/Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martins Creek Elementary/Mid's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Murphy
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Murphy Elementary
Standard public school
467 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Ranger Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
264 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Peachtree Elementary
Standard public school
166 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
122 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~137 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Martins Creek Elementary/Mid
How many students attend Martins Creek Elementary/Mid?
Martins Creek Elementary/Mid has 137 students enrolled. It is a public school in Murphy, NC. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 190 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martins Creek Elementary/Mid?
The student-teacher ratio at Martins Creek Elementary/Mid is 9.8:1, which is 38% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 38% 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 Martins Creek Elementary/Mid?
98.4% of students at Martins Creek Elementary/Mid are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martins Creek Elementary/Mid?
The largest demographic group at Martins Creek Elementary/Mid is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Murphy, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martins Creek Elementary/Mid?
Martins Creek Elementary/Mid has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Martins Creek Elementary/Mid rank among schools in Murphy?
By Resource Investment Index, Martins Creek Elementary/Mid ranks #1 of 5 schools in Murphy, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Murphy on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherokee County Schools?
Besides Martins Creek Elementary/Mid, Cherokee County Schools also operates Murphy Elementary (467 students), Murphy High (424 students), and Murphy Middle (353 students). See the Cherokee County Schools district page for the complete list.